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How to practise mindfulness at home with children

Mindfulness means being aware of the present moment. These activities help children feel calm and present.

Activity: use mindfulness to soothe nightmares

If your child is having nightmares, you can use guided activities to help soothe them and calm them down.

Behaviour tips for foster carers and adoptive parents

Behaviour can be challenging for any parent. Adoptive parents and foster carers may face extra challenges with children who’ve experienced trauma.

How can I support my child’s emotional literacy?

Emotional literacy is the ability to understand, express and cope with emotions. You can help your child develop in this area.

How a soothing box can help your child feel safe or calm

A soothing box can help your child feel safe, relaxed and grounded.

What can I do if my child has nightmares?

Nightmares can be very upsetting for children. Help them feel safe by acknowledging and comforting their fears.

Exam results: supporting your child

GCSE or A Level results can be a challenging time for teenagers. You can help your child to navigate the situation.

How can I support my child at university?

Going to university is often exciting but scary. You can support your child’s mental health and wellbeing at university.

The worry tree activity for anxious feelings

The worry tree helps children offload worries instead of dwelling on them.