Category: Parenting Guides
Keeping My Body Safe from Abuse and Neglect: Children’s Guide
This guide is designed to educate children on the critical subjects of abuse and neglect, empowering them with the knowledge to recognise and respond to unsafe situations. This guide covers…
Life Skills for Teenagers with Disabilities: Guide for parents/carers
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
Out alone guide: is my child ready to go out alone? (Guide for parents)
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…