We’ve joined forces with Dr Elly Hanson to bring you some top tips, straight from the evidence-base, on how to help your child challenge harmful talk and bigotry and what they can do to avoid it. It also includes advice on what you can do if you find that your child is engaging in conversations or using language that denigrates various groups of people.
Preparation for important exams and assessments starts months before the big day itself. We’ve put together a list of helpful conversation prompts to use with older teens at various stages of their revision process, from 3-6 months before their exam right up to the day after.
Even when children know who they can call on at times of need and understand how to get help, they might be reticent about seeking it. It’s important to explore any reasons why they might be reluctant and have open conversations about how to overcome these worries. This resource can be used as part of classroom discussion, or at home within family life, to prompt conversation about why seeking help and accessing their support network is always the best option.
Eating new foods is very challenging for some children and this can make mealtimes stressful both for them and for their parents. We’ve asked our friends at City Dietitians for their expert advice on gentle ways to encourage children to try new tastes. This reward chart, can be used in conjunction with our other resources on food and nutrition, either at home or at school. Remember, for some children, trying a new food can be a long journey. The first time that they are presented with a new flavour, they might only smell it, but even this is an achievement which should be acknowledged. Encourage them to give themselves a tick or a sticker each time they complete a step towards eating a new food.
Dr Weston is joined by Dr Sophia Mooncey and Adele Devine, authors of the excellent book, ‘A Parent’s Guide to Autism Diagnosis: What to Expect and How to Support Your Child’. They provide invaluable insights into what it means to be diagnosed with autism and how to help children see the positives. A must-watch for any parent of a child with autism, it’s packed with tips on managing anxiety and helping autistic children to thrive.
Experienced teacher and relationship and sex educator, Saskia Boujo, joins Dr Weston in this webinar for school staff which focuses on teachers’ role in delivering the new RSE curriculum, how best to work in partnership with parents, and good practice when it comes to PSHE. It’s packed with practical tips and ideas for classroom use.
We put together a list of brilliant apps and websites that combine on- and offscreen activities to engage children with nature. These apps are designed for both outdoor adventures and learning and encourage children do everything from creating landscapes, growing vegetables and feeding animals to identifying constellations.
Watch this webinar to find out our top, evidence-based tips on having conversations with younger children about sex and relationships and to learn more about why these chats are so important (even if they might make parents feel a little squeamish).
In this webinar, Samantha Friedman discusses the benefits of spending time in nature for autistic children’s wellbeing, including lower stress levels, fewer emotional and behavioural problems, and increased empathy for the natural world. She further highlights the importance of access, engagement, and connection with nature and provides information on nature-based learning and the theories underpinning it.
When we want to encourage children to get along better in class, it can sometimes help to have a little script that can help them to navigate scenarios at school. Ask children to use these sentence starters throughout the week. Did they prove useful? What other phrases can they come up with that are easy to say?
