Mental Health
Warning signs and risk factors associated with Suicide
No parent wants to think of their child in mental anguish but it’s important to know the warning signs and risk factors when it comes to suicide
4 January 2023
Mental Health
How to talk to someone who is considering Suicide
When trying to help someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or tendencies, it can be very difficult to know what to say.
3 January 2023
Growing-Up Issues
What to do if your child is facing Social Exclusion
Research has shown that social exclusion can have a detrimental effect on young people, including the loss of self-esteem.
15 November 2022
Growing-Up Issues
How to spot early signs of Negative Body Image
We hear a lot about cultivating positive body image but how can you tell if your child is starting to show signs of a negative body image?
21 September 2022
Finding Help
Volunteer Blog: Should parents and carers tell children to call Childline?
In our Volunteer’s Blog, we explore why it’s important for parents and carers to be comfortable with their children contacting Childline
25 August 2022
Abuse and Bullying
What you need to know about Suicide
Suicide is a complex and scary topic and it is important to use neutral, factual and respectful words when talking about it.
27 July 2022
Mental Health
Why we need to teach our teens about self-compassion
We can all benefit from self-compassion, but it’s particularly important for teenagers to learn to treat themselves with kindness.
14 July 2022
Mental Health
Sleep-deprived? Here are 5 helpful tips to get you through the day
Some nights you just won’t get the sleep you need. It’s a fact of parenting life but there are things that can help!
6 January 2022
Home, Family and Friends
5 ways to destress after a fight with a family member
Family fights are horrible because they happen with the people we love the most! Here are a few ways to destress and regroup after one.
25 December 2021
Mental Health
Talking with your child or young person about suicide
Like any other sudden and traumatic death, we will have lot of questions regarding the ‘how’s’ and the ‘why’s of a death by suicide.
23 December 2021