Good parenting ideas to support child and family wellbeing based on research, evidence and experience
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Annie (practitioner)Interoception is the ability to notice and respond to signals from inside our bodies, such as hunger, tiredness, or stress.... -
Ruby (practitioner)Research shows that social media can affect the brain’s reward system, especially in developing minds. Each scroll, notification, like or... -
Nadine (PARENT + PRACTITIONER)Autistic children may hide parts of themselves to fit in, which can be exhausting and may lead to increased anxiety.... -
Nadine (PARENT + PRACTITIONER)Social stories can help children understand what to expect and the social rules of situations such as exams. This story... -
ParentWhen playing with your child, it’s natural to ask lots of questions. But lots of questions can interrupt play and... -
Nadine (PARENT + PRACTITIONER)Interoception is our ‘inner body sense’, helping us notice signals like a racing heart or muscle tension that can indicate... -
Annie (practitioner)Try this simple nature mindfulness activity with your child. Using their senses, ask them to notice 5 things they can... -
Annie (practitioner)Encouraging your child to take part in activities they enjoy, where they can practise skills, improve over time, and see... -
Ruby (practitioner)This post highlights the different places and relationships that can help children feel a sense of belonging, including family, friends,... -
NADINE (PARENT + PRACTITIONER)This post explains that demand avoidance in autistic young people is often linked to anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, not defiance.... -
Annie (practitioner)A child‑friendly progressive muscle relaxation exercise that encourages children to stretch their arms up high as if reaching for fruit,... -
Annie (practitioner)Help nurture your child's mental health by encouraging them to step outside and connect with nature.