Understanding a child's struggles is only half the picture - effective support requires the right tools at the right time. These resources give you practical techniques for calming anxious moments, guidance on stepping in early before problems escalate, and proven strategies tailored to your role as parent or teacher. Each approach is grounded in what actually works, offering you confidence when a child needs you most.
Techniques and Tips to help children
Toolkit
Once you understand what a child is experiencing, the next step is knowing how to help. This collection offers practical, evidence-based strategies you can use right away - whether you're responding to immediate distress, building longer-term resilience, or creating supportive environments at home and school.
Video: 1. Staying positive
Academy Award-winning actor Olivia Colman explains the importance of looking after yourself and staying connected with others, to ensure you look after…
27th Feb 2026
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Video: 2. The importance of expectations
Actor and comedian Sharon Horgan explains how to introduce simple rules that can be applied to everyone in the household.
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Video: 7. Keep Calm
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan shows parents how to take a moment to collect their thoughts when things start to erupt.
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Video: 6. Limit conflict
TV presenter Holly Willoughby explains how to implement a plan to help avoid situations that can lead to conflict.
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Video: 5. Good Behaviour
Athlete Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill offers advice on building good behaviour through rewards.
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Video: 4. Following instructions
Comedian and actor Rob Brydon provides advice on ensuring your child listens when you ask them to do something.
27th Feb 2026
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Families under Pressure
‘Families Under Pressure’ is a series of 12 videos featuring parenting tips and guidance on how to respond when children are misbehaving, and how to build…
27th Feb 2026
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Video: 3. Building confidence
Actor and presenter Danny Dyer talks through advice on how to ensure your children know they are valued.
27th Feb 2026
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Article: What is Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)?
Learn what CAMHS is, how it supports children and young people with their mental health, and the different ways to access help in your local area. Find…
26th Feb 2026
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Article: Overcoming barriers to learning
By creating safe spaces where children, teachers and parents can listen to each other, we can show young people that learning isn’t just about the curriculum…
24th Feb 2026
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Video: Breaking down barriers to learning
In this 3-minute film, children talk about their difficulties with learning and how these make them feel.
It illustrates the importance of proactively…
24th Feb 2026
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Article: How Yoga Supports Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
Discover how yoga supports children’s mental health through movement, breath and nature. Learn simple poses, mindfulness tips and ways to build calm, confidence…
18th Feb 2026
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Article: How Books can Help Stressed-out Kids
Explore how reading reduces stress in children, boosts wellbeing, and creates safe spaces to talk about feelings. Discover expert‑recommended books that…
18th Feb 2026
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Article: When to Get Professional Help for My Child?
Learn the signs a child may need mental health support, how to talk to them, and when to seek professional help. Practical guidance for parents and ca…
18th Feb 2026
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Early Intervention
This Early Intervention collection is intended to help schools and parents respond to potential mental health conditions in children. These articles, videos,…
11th Feb 2026
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Article: Green Time not Screen Time
Reading this you might be a partway into the summer break. Weather might be a mixed bag, and devices might have run out of charge mid scroll.
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30th Jan 2026
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Video: Tip 7: Art is all around us – Connecting in Nature
Research shows that taking care of someone or something else has enormous effects on our own sense of agency and value. The idea that we can help nurture…
26th Dec 2025
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Video: Tip #3 Collaboration and Communication – Connecting in Nature
Today’s tip is all about Collaboration, communication, problem-solving, challenge and success - all skills that will be developed as you play this act…
26th Dec 2025
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Video: Tip 2 Creativity – Connecting in Nature
Tip # 2: Creativity - Connecting in Nature
Our films are for parents, carers and teachers of young children - we hope you enjoy these tips from our friend…
26th Dec 2025
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Video: Tip #4 Yoga and Meditation – Connecting in Nature
Yoga and meditation has long been linked to good mental health and well-being. The gentle movement of the body combined with controlled breath work, encourages…
26th Dec 2025
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Video: Tip #1: Connecting in Nature
So let’s talk about Mindfulness - coming into the present moment. Letting go of what came before or what might come after is crucial for our mental health.…
26th Dec 2025
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Video: Tip #5: Nurturing Curiosity – Connecting in Nature
Yoga and meditation has long been linked to good mental health and well-being. The gentle movement of the body combined with controlled breath work, encourages…
26th Dec 2025
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Video: Tip #6: Caring and Nurture – Connecting in Nature
Research shows that taking care of someone or something else has enormous effects on our own sense of agency and value. The idea that we can help nurture…
26th Dec 2025
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