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
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From bedtime battles to big emotions, find practical support for the moments that matter most at home.
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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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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Video: Being Dad: Fathers reflect on raising autistic children
In families with autistic children, Dads can find themselves navigating family life without many people asking how they're getting on. Three fathers talk…
Published: 10th Mar 2023
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: Living with Autism: Dan & Charlie
Dan tells us how his 9-year-old son Charlie was diagnosed as autistic and what his has meant for their daily life.
Published: 19th May 2020
Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Updated: 8th Mar 2026
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Video: 8. Using Sanctions
Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi explains how to deliver sanctions carefully, calmly and consistently.
Published: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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Video: How to help your child sleep
This film sees Dr Sian Williams give parents and carers with a child who is struggling to sleep.
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: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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Updated: 29th Apr 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.
Published: 29th Apr 2026
Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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Updated: 29th Apr 2026
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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.
Published: 11th May 2020
Updated: 27th Feb 2026
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Updated: 27th Feb 2026
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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.
Published: 11th May 2020
Updated: 27th Feb 2026
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Updated: 27th Feb 2026
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Video: 5. Good Behaviour
Athlete Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill offers advice on building good behaviour through rewards.
Published: 11th May 2021
Updated: 27th Feb 2026
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Updated: 27th Feb 2026
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