A Day in the Life of a Child with Sensory Integration Difficulties Leaflet
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A Day in the Life of a Child with Sensory Integration Difficulties Leaflet

The following stories illustrate how people living with sensory differences may find those differences impact their day. Some sensory differences can have positive impacts, such as a keen eye for…

Teenagers in Foster Care: A handbook for foster carers and those that support them
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Teenagers in Foster Care: A handbook for foster carers and those that support them

“Teenagers in Foster Care: A handbook for foster carers and those that support them” is a comprehensive and practical handbook tailored specifically for foster carers and their support network. This…

Teen Behaviour: The Pearls of Love and Logic - Practical Guidance for Every Situation
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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…

The self-esteem workbook for teens: activities to help you build confidence & achieve your goals
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The self-esteem workbook for teens: activities to help you build confidence & achieve your goals

“The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence & Achieve Your Goals” is a practical guidebook designed to help teenagers build their self-esteem and develop a positive…

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Videos on Anger Management for Children

Daniel Tiger – When I Get Angry | Videos for Kids Anger Management for Kids! Anger Management Story-Children Literature Story Telling Read Along Why Do We Lose Control of Our…

Family Mobile Phone Agreement
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Family Mobile Phone Agreement

This document is designed to help parents and carers establish guidelines for their children on how to use their mobile phones responsibly and safely. As a child takes on the…

Strengthening Family Bonds: Relationship Building Activities for Parents/Carers and Children theraplay
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Strengthening Family Bonds: Relationship Building Activities for Parents/Carers and Children

‘Strengthening Family Bonds: Relationship Building Activities for Parents/Carers and Children’ is a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide filled with enjoyable techniques, games and ideas based on theraplay that help families grow…

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Videos Teaching Children about Private Parts/Safe Touch

Child Abuse Prevention – Lesson 1 – Teach Kid about PRIVATE PART OF BODY Teach Your Dragon Body Safety: A Story About Personal Boundaries Read Aloud I Can Say “No”…

Child Protection Home Visit: Practical Guidance
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Child Protection Home Visit: Practical Guidance

(You can download the guidance below in a PDF document here.) WHEN THERE IS NO ANSWER WHEN YOU KNOCK: If the family does not answer the door when you knock, listen…

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Videos on Anxiety for Young Children & Teenagers

Brain Basics: Anxiety (for kids) Part 1 – All about emotions Brain Basics: All about anxiety (for kids) Part 2 – Your brain Brain basics: Anxiety (for kids) Part 4…

My Anxiety Workbook: My toolkit for dealing with my worries, anxiety and stress
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My Anxiety Workbook: My toolkit for dealing with my worries, anxiety and stress

“My Anxiety Workbook: My toolkit for dealing with my worries, anxiety and stress” is a comprehensive booklet designed specifically for older children to equip them with the necessary skills to…

School Avoidance Toolkit: Information for Schools and Parents
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School Avoidance Toolkit: Information for Schools and Parents

This practical toolkit developed by Clare CYPS has been designed for an in-school and out-of-school setting. It can be used by any practitioner who is working with a young person…

Parent's Guide to Talking to Children About Alcohol and Drugs
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Parent’s Guide to Talking to Children About Alcohol and Drugs

This guide is aimed at parents, guardians and others who care for children. It can help them to understand the risks related to alcohol and drug use in teenagers. It…

My Body is My Body: Musical Child Abuse Prevention Programme
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My Body is My Body: Musical Child Abuse Prevention Programme

“My Body is My Body” Musical Child Abuse Prevention Programme is an amazing free musical animated program that provides a unique and engaging approach to discussing the difficult topic of…

Team Building Activities (Small & Large Groups)
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Team Building Activities (Small & Large Groups)

This booklet is designed for social workers and other practitioners looking for creative and engaging ways to promote teamwork and collaboration in various age groups. Whether working with younger children,…

Icebreakers for Children & Adults (Small & Large Groups)
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Icebreakers for Children & Adults (Small & Large Groups)

Our booklet of icebreaking activities is an essential resource for social workers and other practitioners who work with diverse groups of people of all ages. These activities can be used…

Managing emotions toolkit for children (worksheets & guidance)
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Managing emotions toolkit for children (worksheets & guidance)

This book is a guide for parents, social workers, and other professionals to help children deal with their emotions, specifically focusing on anger and anxiety. The book provides various tools…

FREE DOWNLOAD OF UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING DIFFICULT FEELINGS IN AUTISM: PARENT RESOURCE PACK
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Understanding and managing difficult feelings in autism: Parent resource pack

This resource is a guide for parents and carers to help children with emotional regulation. It covers six steps to emotional regulation, including naming and talking about feelings, managing stress…

A parent workbook: Support your child with school-based anxiety
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A parent workbook: Support your child with school-based anxiety

This is a self-help workbook for parents and carers to support children and young people who may be experiencing anxiety that is based around school. It explains what anxiety is…

Explaining Adoption to Your Child: Parents' guide
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Explaining Adoption to Your Child: Parents’ guide

This factsheet provides basic guidelines and advice for adoptive parents on how to talk to their child about adoption. The factsheet covers important topics such as when to tell your…

Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 13-18
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Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 13-18

The “Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 13-18” is a helpful resource designed to provide support for young people who want to improve their emotional well-being. The pack is intended for…

Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 3-12
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Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 3-12

The “Emotional Well-Being Pack for ages 3-12” is a helpful booklet designed to provide support for children aged three to twelve who want to improve their emotional well-being. The booklet…

ADHD: Parents' guide
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ADHD: Parents’ guide

The “ADHD: Parents’ Guide” is a resource booklet designed to provide parents and carers with information and support for understanding and supporting their child with ADHD. Whether parents are just…

ADHD: A Teenager’s Guide
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ADHD: A teenager’s guide

The booklet is a helpful resource designed to provide information and support for teenagers who have ADHD or anyone who knows a teenager with ADHD. This booklet explains what ADHD…

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ADHD: Guide for children

The “ADHD: Guide for children” is a beautifully illustrated and colourful resource designed to help children better understand what ADHD is, how it affects them, and how to manage its…

An Introduction to ADHD: Parents' guide
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An Introduction to ADHD: Parents’ guide

“An Introduction to ADHD: Parents’ Guide” is a concise and informative booklet that serves as an introduction to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for parents. With 36 pages of valuable…

The Anxious Child: Booklet for parents
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The Anxious Child: Booklet for parents

“The Anxious Child: Booklet for Parents” is a valuable resource designed to provide parents and caregivers with information and insights into understanding anxiety in children and young people. This booklet…

Feedback forms for foster children & foster carers' own children
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Feedback forms for foster children & foster carers’ own children

As a social worker, understanding the experiences of both foster children and their foster carers’ own children is crucial to providing the best possible care and support. This resource offers…

My Coping Toolbox booklet (ages 6-12)
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My Coping Toolbox booklet (ages 6-12)

“The My Coping Toolbox” booklet is a valuable resource designed for children aged 6-12 to learn and practice new ways to cope with difficult emotions such as worry, overwhelm, stress,…

Boys 2: Workbook supporting boys to develop healthy sexual relationships
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Boys 2: Workbook supporting boys to develop healthy sexual relationships

“Boys 2: Workbook Supporting Boys to Develop Healthy Sexual Relationships” is a resource workbook developed as part of Barnardo’s BOYS 2 Research Project. The project aims to support professionals in…