Video: What to do when your child has PTSD: Tips for Parents
A traumatic event can be difficult for a child to understand and process, and it can be challenging for parents and carers trying to support them. Children…
Video: ODD How to manage challenging behaviour at home: Tips for Parents
Learn 9 expert-backed tips to help you manage challenging, defiant behaviour at home, understand what's really driving it, and strengthen your connection…
Video: Building independence in neurodivergent children
Are you wondering whether you're supporting your child too much? Perhaps you've been helping them with the same things for a long time and are starting…
Video: Why won't my child talk to me?
How do I get a child who will not communicate their needs and only answers when asked a question to open up?
Video: 4 things every parent needs to know about attachment theory
What does attachment mean and why do relationships matter so much as children grow up?
Video: How do I stop my children picking up on my anxiety over money?
My money worries are through the roof. How do I stop my children from picking up on my anxiety about the bills?
Video: How do I help my grandson with Body Dysmorphia?
I’m really concerned for my grandson who is 12 and seems to be showing signs of obsessively checking his appearance, finding something constantly wrong…
Video: Does my child have OCD?
My daughter is 10 and she has started getting stuck on scary thoughts that she can’t stops thinking about and she can’t go to bed unless the washing machine…
Video: How do I talk to my child about death?
Grief. My son is 6 and my husband has died unexpectedly. We are all in deep shock. How do I explain death to my son, and should he attend my husband’s…
Video: Supporting a child with dyslexia
My 9-year-old daughter has just been diagnosed with dyslexia. She’s pretty down. How do I best support her with this?
Video: What is ODD? A guide for parents
The school is telling me my 10-year-old son is being obstructive, not doing what he’s told at school. I’ve told him that he’s always been like this, and…
Video: 5 Family Wellness tips that actually work
Global Wellness Day is a great time to reflect on how we can support our own well-being and that of our kids. This video encourages families of all shapes…
Video: My adopted child is struggling with school anxiety
If you're a parent or carer of a looked-after child struggling with separation anxiety, you're not alone, and support is available.
Video: 5 Tips to help you survive the school holidays
Holidays aren't always easy for kids (or adults for that matter). Family get-togethers can create all sorts of dynamics that children might not be used…
Video: 5 Tips on building resilience in young children
5 parenting tips to build resilience in your children.
Video: My child won't go to therapy
Anxiety. My 11-year-old is having issues with anxiety. I’d like to get her help and support, but she won’t see a therapist due to stigma. Do you have any…
Video: My child is being left out of social media groups
Social Media. My 12-year-old daughter is being left out of some friendship what’s app groups. She can also see on snapmaps that her friends are meeting…
Video: How can I help my daughter with her ADHD as she starts at Secondary school?
I have a 12-year-old daughter. Could you please let me have some idea of signs she may have ADD?
Video: Bullying among siblings
My 13-year-old son is constantly undermining and picking on his 10-year-old sister. It makes her miserable at home. People keep saying it’s an older brother…
Video: How can I deal with sibling rivalry sensitively?
5 top tips for managing sibling rivalry and building healthy relationships.
Video: Helping a child showing signs of depression
My daughter is 14 and is struggling with depression and her mental health. We are waiting for therapy, but what can we do in the meantime?
Video: Struggling after my son's ADHD diagnosis
My son has just got a diagnosis of ADHD/ODD and I’m feeling judged and struggling to cope. Do you have any advice?
Video: Talking to children about divorce
I have a 12-year-old son. We are getting divorced and my son isn’t talking and is struggling with anxiety. How do I get him to open up so I can support…
Video: Helping my autistic daughter to succeed
My 15-year-old daughter has just had an autism diagnosis and is about to go to college. How do I set her up for success?
Video: Managing children's expectations around smartphones
My son has a smartphone and has been allowed WhatsApp. He’s very responsible. Our 8-year-old daughter will expect to earn a smartphone when she’s older…
Video: My child is worried about body size
My 12-year-old son has put on a little bit of weight. It is getting him down. I don’t want to make a big thing out of it, but I’d like to help him. Any…
Video: School-based anxiety
We have a son who is anxious about school, and he is getting close to school refusal. How can we support him?
Video: Building Trust with your children
Dr Bettina Hohnen on how to build trust
Bettina Hohnen talks about the importance of building relationships within the family and helping a child to talk…
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…
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.
Video: 8. Using Sanctions
Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi explains how to deliver sanctions carefully, calmly and consistently.
Video: The power of kindness
A random act of kindness is something really simple that you can do to bring joy into somebody else's life.
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: PTSD in the classroom - Tips for Teachers
In this 4-minute film, Dr Sian Williams gives Tips for Teachers who either have a child or children in their class who are experiencing symptoms of Post-Traumatic…
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.
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…
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.
Video: Helping pupils settle after holidays and transitions
Alis Rocca talks about how schools can support children who are struggling with anxiety or their mental health
Video: How to support a pupil with disordered eating
In this short, practical film, Dr Sian Williams provides evidence-based guidance for teachers, school staff, and pastoral teams on how to support a pupil…
Video: Supporting a pupil who is self-harming
Dr Sian Williams, a practitioner specialising in trauma, provides practical guidance for recognising and responding to signs of distress in young peop…
Video: Anxious pupils: tips for teachers
Dr Sian Williams delivers tips for teachers dealing with anxious pupils: how to reassure them and create a calming environment.
Video: Autism Spectrum: Tips for Teachers
Dr Sian Williams speaks about strategies and tips for teachers with autistic pupils in the classroom
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.
Video: ADHD in children - Tips for teachers
Neurodivergent children respond differently to anxiety and being in the classroom. Sian Williams gives us tips that can help teachers understand pupils…
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: 7. Keep Calm
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan shows parents how to take a moment to collect their thoughts when things start to erupt.
Video: 6. Limit conflict
TV presenter Holly Willoughby explains how to implement a plan to help avoid situations that can lead to conflict.
Video: 5. Good Behaviour
Athlete Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill offers advice on building good behaviour through rewards.
Video: 4. Following instructions
Comedian and actor Rob Brydon provides advice on ensuring your child listens when you ask them to do something.
Video: 3. Building confidence
Actor and presenter Danny Dyer talks through advice on how to ensure your children know they are valued.
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…
Video: Supporting your child through grief
In this video, with Dr Sian Williams, we share 8 compassionate, practical tips to help you support a child after a death, using clear language, emotional…
Video: Bullying at School
This film provides practical strategies and expert guidance to help educators prevent, identify, and respond to bullying in schools. Drawing on evidence-based…
Video: School Phobia or EBSA: Tips for Parents
We explore what school phobia and Emotionally-Based School Avoidance really mean and how to recognise why it may be happening.
Video: Tips for Parents on SmartPhones and Social Media
It’s normal for most children to have a smartphone these days, but it can be hard to know how to keep them safe online when technology is always evolving.…
Video: Depressive Symptoms: Tips for Teachers
Children who have been exposed to a bereavement, parental divorce or separation, moving house and neighbourhood, family ill health, parental mental illness…
Video: Tips for Teachers on OCD in children
OCD is characterised by thoughts, images, or feelings which the person finds uncomfortable or intrusive, and therefore tries to minimise by repetitive…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Video: Conduct Disorders: Tips for Teachers
This film gives Tips for Teachers who have a child in their class with challenging behaviours or Conduct Disorder/Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
Video: Anxiety - Tips for Parents and carers
Dr Sian Williams explores how anxiety affects the body and explains a variety of helpful approaches parents and carers can use to support anxious chil…
Video: Feelings Wheel for Teachers
Alis Rocca, headteacher, mindfulness coach and yoga instructor, talks about how, as teachers, parents, and carers of young children, we can use a Feelings…
Video: Colour Coding Emotions for Children
How parents and children can better understand emotions through colour coding - a video they can watch together.
Video: Early Intervention 2: How can the school help?
Parents can benefit from speaking to teaching staff so they can discuss the child from each of their different points of view. The school might suggest…
Video: Early Intervention 3: How can the GP help?
Dr Julia Thomas explains the kind of symptoms the parent might see in a child who might have a mental health condition. And why it’s important to, as soon…
Video: Early Intervention 4: How to apply for an EHCP
If the discussion between parents, the school and the GP establish that the child has special needs, this film explains how the parents, SENCO and Teacher…
Video: Early Intervention 1: Does my child need help?
Teachers spend many hours with the children in their care and are well placed to notice if a child is struggling. To support a child, it’s advisable for…
Video: The role of a SENCO
Parents may be the first to spot some concerning signs, but sometimes it’s the teacher or the SENCO who might notice something in a child and want to bring…
Video: Breathing Techniques for children
These breathing techniques for anxiety in children can be practised with the parents, and are easy to master, quick to perform and powerful in their impact.…