Every family has its rhythm, but when your child is neurodivergent or struggling with their mental health, home life can bring unique and often exhausting challenges. From managing routines and sensory needs to navigating emotions and supporting siblings, the pressures on parents are real. Here you'll find honest, expert-backed advice to help you better understand your child, strengthen your relationship with them, and feel more supported in the everyday moments that matter most.
Helpful guidance for home life
Home Life
From bedtime battles to big emotions, find practical support for the moments that matter most at home.
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Article: How to talk to your child about mental health
By creating an open, ongoing dialogue, we can encourage children to develop a healthy and informed view of mental health.
Published: 14th Jul 2020
Updated: 31st May 2026
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Updated: 31st May 2026
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Factsheet: School Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Parents
Here are some suggestions for parents if children are struggling to go to school, feeling anxious in the lead-up to returning after holidays, or worried…
Video: Keeping your child safe on smartphones and social media
Learn how to set healthy boundaries, keep phones out of bedrooms, use parental controls, manage apps, talk about pornography, and support your child’s…
Article: How Children Build Meaning Through Play
This article explores Olive Austin’s teaching journey and her belief in play as essential to early childhood development. Through a conversation with her…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Article: Fine at school, falling apart at home: autism, masking and PDA
On one side, a child who appears calm and compliant. On the other, the pressure of a day spent hiding how much they are struggling — a pressure that can,…
Article: Supporting siblings in families with an autistic child
We share practical, parent-led advice on supporting siblings, balancing family life, and building understanding when one child is autistic.
Published: 17th Apr 2026
Updated: 13th May 2026
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Updated: 13th May 2026
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Video: Building Trust with your children
Dr Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk about their feelings and managing…
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.
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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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…
Published: 27th Jun 2026
Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Updated: 27th Jun 2026
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Factsheet: 9 Quick Tips for helping parents of children with ADHD
Children with ADHD can have lots of energy and their brains are full of ideas and creativity. However, they can also struggle to focus, be forgetful, and…
Published: 17th Jul 2024
Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Updated: 20th Apr 2026
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Video: ADHD: Tips for parents and carers
This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers of a child with ADHD support that reflects how their brain works, with empathy and understandi…
Video: 11. Managing Negative Feelings
Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh talks through a calming toolkit for your child and explains how to encourage children to reflect on their emotions.
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 2nd Apr 2026
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Updated: 2nd Apr 2026
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Published: 31st Mar 2026
Updated: 31st Mar 2026
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Updated: 31st Mar 2026
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Article: Teaching resilience skills to children
Discover why resilience skills matter for children’s mental health, how they help manage anxiety and stress, and practical ways to build emotional strength…
Published: 11th Dec 2020
Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Updated: 25th Mar 2026
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Video: 09. Improving communication
Television presenter Alex Jones provides advice on active listening with your child, how to address misinformation, and the importance of staying calm…
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Video: 10. Coping with anxiety
Actor David Harewood explains how to reduce your child’s unhelpful thoughts and behaviours when they’re anxious to limit their worry.
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Updated: 19th Mar 2026
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Article: Five ways to support your child’s mental health while home learning
Home learning can be challenging for children and parents alike. This piece shares five supportive ways to protect your child’s mental health — from listening…
Published: 22nd Jan 2021
Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Article: Mental Health Support for Parents
Parents supporting a child with mental health difficulties also need care and understanding. This piece explores practical ways to look after your own…
Published: 28th Jul 2020
Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Updated: 11th Mar 2026
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Video: Raising an autistic child
Carrie and David describe how their happy child began to feel excluded and different when they started school. The outside world is so structured towards…
Published: 4th Aug 2020
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: 12. Boost positive emotions
Broadcaster and comedian Sandi Toksvig discusses the importance of parents being kind to themselves and building new routines when old ones are lost.
Published: 20th May 2020
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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