This is a practical guide for parents and caregivers of teenagers with disabilities, focusing on developing life skills to prepare them for adulthood. The guide covers: Transitioning from childhood to more teenage-appropriate routines, promoting independence in personal care like bathing, eating, and sleep habits. It…
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Strengthening Families Program: Handouts & Worksheets
“Strengthening Families Program: Handouts & Worksheets” is a comprehensive resource that supports the Strengthening Families Program for children aged 7-17. The program aims to enhance family relationships and develop essential life skills in children. This booklet contains a wide range of handouts and worksheets organised…
Videos for Kids on Honesty and Lying
Social Emotional Learning – HONESTY for Kids | EQ Skills Why is it important to tell the truth? Help kids build important emotional intelligence skills with this delightful video about how making good, honest choices fills your heart with pride. A video version of the…
A Parent and Carer’s Resource: Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child
A Parent and Carer’s Resource: Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child” is a helpful guide developed by Cara-Friend to assist parents and carers in supporting their child or young person who questions their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. This resource aims to provide parents and carers with…
Sensory processing and self-regulation – How to help your child: Parents’ booklet
“Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation: How to Help Your Child” is a helpful parents’ booklet that offers practical guidance for understanding and supporting children with sensory processing difficulties. The booklet covers the basics of sensory integration, including the eight senses involved, and explores common sensory challenges…
The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions Book
“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…
Be safe with dogs: A guide for families
Be Safe with Dogs: A Guide for Families” is a helpful booklet that aims to empower families with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience with their beloved pets. By exploring the benefits of having a dog and understanding the…
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…
Family Meeting Parents’ Guide & Templates
The Family Meeting Parents’ Guide & Templates is a valuable resource for social workers working with families. It provides practical information, step-by-step instructions, and templates to support parents and carers in conducting effective and enjoyable family meetings. Social workers can introduce this resource to families,…
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…
Young Parents Postnatal Programme Workbook
The Young Parents Postnatal Programme Workbook is a comprehensive and invaluable resource specifically designed to provide new mothers with the necessary support and guidance during the crucial early weeks of their baby’s life. This workbook is carefully curated to equip young parents with the essential…
How to talk to your child about knives (a parents’ guide)
The “How to Talk to Your Child about Knives” guide is a practical and informative leaflet designed to provide parents and caregivers with valuable advice on reducing the likelihood of a child carrying a knife. This resource aims to equip parents with the necessary tools…
Alternatives to smacking, physical/corporal punishment (booklets)
Alternatives to Smacking Children booklet by NAPCAN The “Alternatives to Smacking Children” booklet, created by National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, offers valuable advice and guidance on positive discipline strategies. This compact resource emphasises why smacking is not an effective approach and…
Mindfulness, relaxation & yoga videos for kids
‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ channel on YouTube The ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ channel on YouTube offers over 100 videos designed to engage kids in yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation activities. These interactive adventures are not only fun but also help children develop strength, balance, and confidence. By introducing…
Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma (booklet)
The “Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma” booklet is a valuable resource specifically designed for parents and carers of children who have experienced developmental trauma. This booklet aims to provide essential information and practical strategies to support parents in understanding and parenting children and young…
Theraplay activities booklet
The “Theraplay activities” resource is a valuable booklet that provides a helpful list of Theraplay activities specifically designed to enhance parent-child attachment. Based on the Principles of Theraplay, these activities aim to facilitate connection and enjoyment between parents or caregivers and their children. The resource…
Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know
“Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know” is an informative leaflet designed to assist parents and caregivers in effectively monitoring their teenagers and protecting them from risky behaviors. The leaflet emphasizss the importance of parental monitoring in promoting the well-being and safety…
It’s not okay to shake babies: info sheet for parents
“It’s not okay to shake babies” is an informative and essential resource for parents and caregivers, raising awareness about the dangers of shaking infants. This information sheet highlights the severe consequences that shaking a baby can have on their fragile developing brains and provides valuable…
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…
Parenting in Pictures guides – babies, children & teens, pregnancy, food & nutrition
The “Parenting in Pictures guides” is a valuable online resource offering practical assistance for parents and caregivers across various age groups. These illustrated guides provide step-by-step instructions for daily care tasks, from hygiene to feeding, bonding, and more. They cover essential topics like toilet training,…
50 Smart Discipline Tips for Your Child with ADHD (booklet)
The ’50 Smart Discipline Tips for Your Child with ADHD’ is a booklet from ADDitude Magazine providing 50 tips for effectively disciplining children with ADHD. It covers setting clear expectations, choosing appropriate consequences, promoting self-control through routines and rewards, remaining calm, using praise and encouragement,…
Baby Wants… (Booklet)
This illustrated booklet highlights how infants’ basic needs shape early development and parent-child bonding. It explains how meeting needs through comfort, play, reading, singing, and conversation fosters security and readiness to learn. Tips promote safety, health, dual language acquisition, and accessing supportive services. The importance…
ASQ:SE-2 Social-Emotional Development Guide (Sheets for parents)
The ‘ASQ:SE-2 Social-Emotional Development Guide (Sheets for parents)’ is a visually engaging resource designed to assist parents and social workers in understanding and monitoring the social-emotional development of children aged 2 to 60 months. This guide consists of 9 colorful pages and provides valuable information…
The Pregnancy Book – Guide
This book provides information on many aspects of pregnancy, labour and childbirth and the first weeks after child’s birth. Click here to view/download CONTENTS: Introduction Introduction Your Pregnancy at a Glance Becoming Pregnant Chapter 1: Becoming Pregnant Male Sex Organs Female Sex Organs The Female…
The Whole-Brain Child Workbook: Practical Exercises, Worksheets and Activities To Nurture Developing Minds
The “Whole-Brain Child Workbook” is a practical resource for social workers, therapist and other professionals working with children. Authored by Dan Siegel, MD, and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, this workbook offers interactive exercises and activities designed to nurture children’s developing minds. It focuses on enhancing…
Is it legal? A parents’ guide to the (UK) law
This booklet is for parents and carers. Its aim is to help them know when the law has something to say about their families’ day-to-day lives. Equally important, it helps them know the limits of the law. It is a reminder that whilst law permeates…
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…
Handle with care: a guide to keeping your baby safe (Guide for parents)
The “Handle with Care: How to Keep Your Baby Safe” guide by NSPCC is a comprehensive resource for parents and carers who want to ensure their baby’s safety and well-being. Designed to be easy to understand and customisable, it covers key areas that are crucial…
Home alone guide: is my child ready to be left alone? (Guide for parents)
There is no legal age at which children may be left home alone, but parents can be prosecuted for neglect if it puts them at risk of injury or suffering. This guide gives sound advice and useful tips to help parents decide in which situations…
Help keep children safe online (guide for parents)
The “Parents’ Guide to Being Share Aware” is an essential handbook aimed at helping parents navigate the complexities of keeping their children safe online. Specifically tailored for parents of children aged 8-12, a time when youngsters start becoming more independent online, this guide aims to…