Can I help my teenage son feel hopeful while living with a chronic illness?
My 16 year old son has a chronic health condition that causes a lot of fatigue and means he regularly misses school and social activities…
5 November 2026
Where can we turn when our daughter discloses a sexual experience involving a family member?
My daughter recently told me that something sexual happened with an older cousin when they were both younger…
5 November 2026
What can we do when frightening news makes our child feel unsafe?
My 12 year old daughter heard about a really disturbing murder case from friends at school and now she’s terrified at night…
5 November 2026
Why is our child finding it difficult to make friends after moving school?
We moved recently and my 13 year old has started at a new secondary school. They say everything is fine…
3 November 2026
What should we do when we discover our teenager is self harming?
I recently found out that my 15 year old has been deliberately hurting themselves. They told me it isn’t serious because they don’t bleed…
3 November 2026
How can we support our teenager as they explore their gender identity?
My 14 year old recently told me they’re not sure if they’re a girl anymore and they’ve started saying they hate their body, especially their chest…
3 November 2026
When does helping a sibling become too much responsibility for a child?
My older daughter spends a lot of time looking after and supporting her younger brother emotionally. I’m concerned she’s taking on too much responsibility…
21 October 2026
Why does our son constantly compare himself to others?
My son constantly compares their appearance, achievements and lifestyle to others they know. His self-esteem seems to be suffering…
21 October 2026
How can we help our child feel more confident when they are struggling with friendships?
My child says everyone in their class has a close friend group except them. They feel lonely and don’t want to join school activities anymore…
21 October 2026
Where can we begin when we want a career supporting children who have experienced trauma?
I’m interested in pursuing a career supporting children who have experienced early childhood trauma, particularly children who are adopted…
14 October 2026