“The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions” is an essential resource for parents or caregivers looking to effectively practice therapeutic parenting. This nurturing parenting style is particularly beneficial for children with attachment difficulties or a history of childhood trauma. This comprehensive book offers a…
Category: Child’s behaviour
Words Are Not for Hurting Book
“Words Are Not for Hurting” is a book aimed at children aged 4-7. It emphasises the importance of kind words and teaches children to think before they speak. The book helps children understand the connection between hurtful words and negative feelings such as anger, sadness,…
Child Drugs Exploitation: Young People’s Programme Guide
This “toolbox” is aimed at those working directly with young people identified as vulnerable to exploitation. It is presented as a selection of individual activities that can be completed in 1-1 sessions or as part of a group work programme. These activities have been developed…
Teen Behaviour: The Pearls of Love and Logic – Practical Guidance for Every Situation
Discover practical solutions and valuable insights to address a wide range of teenage behavior issues with “Teen Behavior Solutions: Practical Guidance for Every Situation.” This comprehensive resource provides concise, focused guidance on individual pages dedicated to specific topics, ensuring quick and easy access to targeted…
Parents’ Guide: Youth Violence, Knife crime & Gangs
The Parents’ Guide: Youth Violence, Knife Crime & Gangs supports parents in addressing concerning issues such as youth violence, knife crime, and gang involvement. The resource provides practical advice, facts, and tips to empower parents in recognising signs and taking proactive measures. The guide covers…
Adolescent family violence intervention program: Step-UP
Step-Up is a nationally recognized adolescent family violence intervention program that provides valuable resources for social workers and other practitioners working with youth and families. The program is designed to address youth violence toward family members and offers evidence-based strategies and materials to support practitioners…
Gangs: Advice to parents and carers (booklet)
The “Gangs: Advice to Parents and Carers” booklet provides valuable guidance and information on addressing the issue of young people joining gangs. It aims to support parents and carers in understanding the reasons behind youth involvement in gangs and offers advice on how to recognise…
Non Violent Resistance Programme Handbook
The “Non Violent Resistance Programme Handbook” is a comprehensive guide designed for practitioners dealing with child-to-parent violence, an increasingly prevalent issue in some families. This handbook serves as a valuable resource, providing practitioners with a starting point to understand and respond effectively to this form…
Big Feelings Come and Go Storybook
The “Big Feelings Come and Go Storybook” is a valuable resource developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to help children navigate their emotions and develop essential self-regulation skills. This engaging storybook introduces kids to the concepts of freeze, flight, and fight, offering them…
Developmental trauma – easy read explanation guides for carers, older children & schools
The Developmental Trauma Easy Read Explanation Guides are invaluable resources designed to provide clear and concise information about developmental trauma to carers, older children, and schools. These guides aim to enhance understanding of the behaviors and emotions exhibited by children who have experienced trauma, emphasising…
Videos for kids on conflict, self-esteem, social skills etc
Entertaining and educational videos, games and songs to help young children become better listeners, learn important life lessons and feel good about themselves. Children who learn these skills will grow up better informed to resolve conflicts and empowered to change the world. Click here to…
Straight Talk about Teens booklet: Realistic Ideas and Advice for Parents of Older Teenager
The Straight Talk about Teens booklet is a valuable resource designed to assist parents of older teenagers in understanding and effectively parenting their children during this transformative stage of life. With a focus on providing realistic ideas and advice, the booklet covers a range of…
Your Young Child’s Behaviour – How You Can Help (booklet)
“Your Young Child’s Behaviour – How You Can Help” is a booklet designed for parents of young children up to the age of six, although the information provided can be beneficial for children of all ages. The booklet aims to provide parents with a better…
Positive parenting: how to set boundaries and build positive relationships (Guide for parents)
The “Positive Parenting Need-to-know guides” by NSPCC offer invaluable advice for parents and carers. This resource covers a range of topics such as understanding your child’s needs, setting boundaries, and maintaining discipline. It also provides tips on keeping calm under stress and fostering positive relationships…
The safe parenting handbook
This resource is a handbook aimed at providing parents and caregivers with guidance on various aspects of raising children safely and positively. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to childcare, including babysitting, bedwetting, bullying, child protection, choosing activities, domestic abuse, health and safety,…
Positive Discipline: A Guide for Parents
“Positive Discipline: A Guide for Parents” is a concise resource offering practical strategies for parents to navigate common parenting experiences. This guide focuses on the developmental stages from infancy to early grade school years, providing insights and tools to foster positive parent-child relationships. The content…
Autistic spectrum disorder: a practical approach at home for parents and carers (booklet)
The “Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Practical Approach at Home for Parents and Carers” booklet is a valuable resource that provides information and guidance on creating a supportive environment at home for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). The booklet serves as a practical guide, offering…
Goal Sheet
This is a very simple goal sheet which encourages parents to choose one goal they want their child to achieve each week . Click here for suggestions how to use this tool. FREE DOWNLOAD OF GOAL SHEET Click here to view/download the sheet
Reward Coupons
Reward Coupons can be a valuable tool for parents looking to effectively manage their child’s behavior and encourage positive actions. By providing parents with education on consistency, follow-through, and the use of desirable rewards, this resource helps them create a more structured and rewarding environment…
ADHD Interventions for Parents
This resource includes a list of tried-and-tested interventions which include creating a very brief and simple list of rules, using praise effectively, creating a reward system, implementing a homework hour, establishing structure, and using consequences effectively. The key to many of these techniques is the…
Chore Challenge (Chore Chart)
The Chore Challenge is a tool that helps parents create an enjoyable system for their children to earn points and rewards by completing chores. On the chore challenge worksheet, parents write specific tasks in each box for the child to complete. For instance, in the…
Anger Management Skill Cards
“Anger Management Skill Cards” is a resource that consists of twelve cards designed to teach children healthy anger management techniques. Each card features a picture and an idea for managing anger in a positive way. These skill cards provide a fun and engaging way for…
Using Rewards and Punishments Best Practices
This resource provides 24 tips to help parents learn the best practices for using rewards and punishments with their children. The printout covers important topics, including the significance of following through with rewards and punishments, praising good behavior instead of traits, and avoiding excessive punishment….
Project: Kids, Let’s Talk – Storybook for military families
“Kids, Let’s Talk” is a storybook specifically designed for military families, addressing the unique challenges they face. The story revolves around a young boy named Luc, whose parents serve in the military. Luc encounters feelings of loneliness, worry, and anger due to the frequent changes…