Category: Parenting Guides

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…

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…

In everyday conversations after a frightening incident, adults often need clear words, calm steps and age-appropriate reassurance. Parents, teachers and community leaders looking for a child trauma recovery guide, post-traumatic…

The “Recommended Limits” panel sets out age-based screen time guidance, including avoiding screens for children under 2 except video calls, keeping 2 to 5 year olds to a maximum of…

“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…

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…

In everyday family support and school conversations, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) can be hard to explain without it being mistaken for fussy eating, picky eating or deliberate refusal. This…

When a parent or carer is unsure whether to step in or let a child try, this one-page parenting infographic gives clear prompts for reflecting on overprotective parenting. It is…

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…

Print and display the poster in a family support room, classroom, therapy space or home setting as a gentle prompt for conversations about screen time, play and children’s everyday needs….

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,…

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…

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…

The useful phrases, conversation checklist and Five Pillars of Parenting signposted in the leaflet make it a practical tool for families who want help starting child safety conversations without feeling…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

The “Out Alone Guide: Is My Child Ready to Go Out Alone?” is a valuable resource for parents who are navigating the challenging decision of allowing their child to venture…

When a child is unsettled after a flood, fire, accident, violence, illness or another frightening event, families often need calm, practical words to explain what is happening and what to…

The easy read pamphlet outlines important practices for reducing the risk of sudden infant death. Key recommendations include placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a crib or cot…

Many people have trouble managing their anger. This is for anyone who wants to learn how to deal with it in a constructive and healthy way. It is also for anyone…

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…

“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…

The resource outlines common signs of visual processing difficulties in kids and young people. These include problems with recognising letters, numbers or shapes, losing their place when reading, messy handwriting,…

In a therapy room, parenting session, school pastoral meeting or foster care review, a simple visual prompt can help adults pause and think about what children may be learning from…

Building resilience in children and teenagers is the central aim, with practical parenting strategies that help families strengthen mental health, physical wellbeing, family relationships and safe community connections. The PDF…

Anger in children is often seen as bad behaviour, but it is usually a sign of emotional overwhelm and difficulty with regulation. Many children and teenagers struggle to manage strong…