Place2be have introduced some fantastic FREE resources to support parents/carers at home with practical tips on how to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour.

Their Parenting Smart Site  https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk is filled with resources suitable for 4–11year olds. These tips can be read or watched (video) in under ten minutes so ideal for those with limited time.

 

Articles include:

·        De-escalation techniques with children

·        My child keeps getting angry and lashing out

·        My child in anxious

·        My child has meltdowns

·        My child has trouble going to sleep

·        How do I get my children to listen

·        Using praise and reward

·        My child and I keep getting into arguments

·        My child just says no to everything

·        Safe social media for primary aged children

·        Creating routines to help your child

·        My child still wets themselves

·        My child pushes my buttons

·        My child is stealing.

·        My child is lying what does it mean? What should I do?

·        Talking to my child about race and discrimination

·        Helping your child develop a positive body image

·        Supporting healthy gaming habits for children

·        Helping your child develop talents

·        Playing with my child

·        Supporting your child when someone dies

·        My child is feeling sad or low

·        Understanding shyness in children

·        My child says, ‘I hate you’

·        Helping your child understand cultural identity

·        Helping children develop positive gender identity

·        Family mealtimes are turning into a battleground

·        My child is struggling with peer pressure

·        My child has friendship issues

·        Understanding sibling rivalry

·        My child might have bullied someone

·        My child is being bullied what can I do

·        Using family rules

·        Co-parenting after a separation or divorce

·        My child thinks they need to be perfect

·        Help your child manage separation and goodbyes

·        Problem solving which children

·        My child does not want to go to school

·        Building listening skills for parents

·        Raising a resilient child

·        Connecting with my teenager

·        I am going through a breakup and want to support my child

·        How can I support my child after a traumatic event?

·        The importance of limits and consequences for children

·        Reading with your child

·        Healthy habits for parenting

·        How to ignore irritating behaviours effectively

 

https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/online-parenting-courses

Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). They can be contacted on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Their website is also a rich source of useful support and advice