Talking about feelings

Communicating about worries, change, self-esteem, grief and more

How to support your teenager through a relationship breakup

Healing from a heartbreak is a natural process that takes time and will be different for each person.

How to help your son with his mental health

Often boys and young men find it hard to express their anxieties in words.

How to help your child share their worries with you

Children or teenagers may struggle to share what’s going on in their life. Let them know they can share anything.

Supporting your child with their gender identity

If your child is exploring their gender identity, you might have questions about what it means and how to support them.

Talking about gender equality, sexism and misogyny with your child

Talking to your child about gender equality can help them understand and encourage them to ask questions.

How to build your child’s confidence and independence

There are things you can do to help your child develop self-esteem, confidence and independence.

How to improve your relationship with your teenager

Your child will go through lots of changes as a teenager. Embrace the change and support them as they grow.

How to help your child cope with change or transitions

Children don’t always find it easy to understand or express their emotions. You can help them cope with new situations.

How to practise active listening with your child

When your child feels listened to, they know that you are making a genuine effort to understand them.

Anxiety and anxious feelings in children and teenagers

It’s natural to feel worried, scared or anxious sometimes. Help your child to talk about their mental health.

Talking to your teenager about healthy relationships and consent

Talking to your teen about relationships and consent will help them understand how to take care of themselves and others.

Talking to your child about upsetting news stories

Sometimes children feel worried by stories they hear about in the news. You can help to reassure your child.

How to help if your child feels lonely

It’s natural for your child to experience loneliness or sad emotions. Talk to your child and be there for them.

How to talk to your child about difficult topics

Discussing serious subjects with your child won’t always feel easy. There are things you can do to help communication and understanding.

How to help your child deal with their emotions

Support your child to deal with difficult emotions and talk about their feelings.

Help your child to make friends

Friendships are an important part of children’s lives. They’re crucial for mental, physical and emotional health.

How to build your toddler’s resilience

Teach your child to cope and learn from their experiences, to be curious and brave, and trust their instincts.

How to help your child to be body confident

You can help your child or teen to love themselves and their body.

How to support your child when someone has died

Coping with the death of a loved one is hard. You may feel unsure how to support your child through grief.

How to help your child if they feel stressed

You can show your child how to manage feelings of stress in a healthy way.

Self-esteem in children and young people

If you think your child has low self-esteem, you can support them to feel more positive.