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: 8. Using Sanctions
Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi explains how to deliver sanctions carefully, calmly and consistently.
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: 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: Children's voices about coronavirus
Made during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020, this film remains relevant today because children's anxiety about global events like pandemics or wars, and…
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…
Video: Understanding ADHD
This short film provides professionals and educators with evidence-based insights and real-world perspectives to deepen their understanding of ADHD in…
Video: A Stolen Childhood
Dangers of Smartphones and Social Media
In this film experts including Dr. Susie Davies from Papaya Parents examine the dangers of Smartphones and Social…
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: Living with ADHD - Debbie's Story
In this film, Debbie explores how an earlier diagnosis could have helped her receive the right support and understanding in school.
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: What is trauma-focused CBT?
Trained therapists can deliver specialist trauma-focused CBT to help face the trauma and control horrible thoughts.
Video: What is post traumatic stress disorder?
Nip in the Bud has been given permission by the UK Trauma Council to share this series of four short animations, which they have produced on the topic…
Video: Children and the trauma of the Grenfell tragedy
Dr Sian Williams and Dr David Trickey talk about the trauma suffered by children who witnessed the Grenfell tower fire.
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: How to recognise symptoms of PTSD
This film explains how to identify and help a child showing the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After a trauma a child may feel distressed,…
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: Feeling unsure about therapy? Here's what you need to know
Most of our films are made for parents and school staff. This one is different. Created by the UK Trauma Council, it speaks directly to young people who…
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