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Supporting Siblings When Their Brother or Sister Has an Eating Disorder

Join Dr Kathy Weston and consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Sophie Nesbitt, for a discussion of the best ways to support the siblings of young people with eating disorders. The family-based nature of most eating disorder treatment approaches means that siblings are likely to be highly impacted when their brother or sister has an eating disorder. Dr Nesbitt shares advice on how to approach conversations with siblings, how to support them through worries and wobbles and how to consider responding to tricky questions.

July 15, 2022

The Perils of Perfectionism: How Can Schools and Families Respond

Research shows that perfectionistic characteristics are on the rise among young people, feeding into a range of mental health and wellbeing difficulties, and leading to reduced motivation and performance in the longer term. The good news is that schools and families can make a difference; by supporting young people to develop “perfectionism literacy” and striving to avoid the creation of “perfectionistic environments” at home and in school. NACE CEO, Rob Lightfoot, will share an overview of current research in the field and practical strategies to help schools and families respond.

July 11, 2022

Parenting Behaviours Audit

Consistent parenting with an agreed set of behavioural boundaries will help your child to flourish, so it’s something we should all be aiming for. If you co-parent, taking half an hour together to audit each other’s strengths and to consider the things that you agree and disagree on can be a fruitful way of developing a more cohesive parenting approach. Use this template to spark the conversation.

June 23, 2022

5 Ways to Tackle Negative Self-Talk

It’s not uncommon to hear children engaging in negative self-talk. Find out our top five things to do should you hear your child being unkind about themselves.

June 13, 2022

Researcher of the Month: Mishika Mehrotra Discusses the Importance of Dinnertime Conversation

Our researcher of the month, Mishika Mehrotra, talks to Dr Weston about the importance of mealtime conversation between parent and child. Join us to learn more about why mealtimes are so important, what Mishika will be investigating and how to encourage children to open up during family chat around the table. Mishika is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, and is definitely a researcher to watch out for in the future!

June 10, 2022

Friendship Issues in the Primary Years: 15 Reflective Questions for Parents

It’s important to help children to build positive friendships as they grow. Here are 15 questions for parents to ponder on when it comes to thinking about children’s relationships with their peers.

May 30, 2022

20 Ways to Celebrate the End of Exams

When finishing exam season, your teen’s first thought might be to celebrate with a house party or somewhere else that might involve alcohol. However, partying is not the only way to mark the occasion and it’s good to remind them that there are so many more options for unwinding and rewarding their hard work. If you need some inspiration, here’s a list of 20 fun and varied activities.

May 21, 2022

Tips for Helping Teens Get into Good Sleep Habits

Maintaining a good sleep routine can be challenging during adolescence. But, as parents, we have more power than you might realise to help our teens get the sleep that they need. These tips come straight from the experts.

May 19, 2022

Researcher of the Month: Dr Ola Demkowicz Discusses Teen Girls’ Mental Health

Our researcher of the month, Dr Ola Demkowicz, talks to Dr Weston about teenage girls’ mental health. We know that girls and women tend to be at greater risk of low mood, anxiety and depression, and that over the last decade or so, more girls are reporting symptoms of low mood and anxiety. Dr Demkowicz joins us to discuss her recent paper which investigates risk factors and cumulative risk exposure in relation to emotional symptoms. Find out more about risk and protective factors as well as what schools can do to cultivate better pupil wellbeing.

May 13, 2022

75 Things to Do Outside

Encouraging children to get outside and engage with the natural world around them is beneficial to their mental health and wellbeing. We all run out of ideas sometimes, so here’s a list of 75 things to try. They are generally suited to primary-aged children, but many can be enjoyed by young people of all ages (or anyone who is a child at heart). Why not print it out and see how many your child can tick off over the summer months?

May 9, 2022

Supporting Siblings When Their Brother or Sister Has an Eating Disorder

The Perils of Perfectionism: How Can Schools and Families Respond

Parenting Behaviours Audit

5 Ways to Tackle Negative Self-Talk

Researcher of the Month: Mishika Mehrotra Discusses the Importance of Dinnertime Conversation

20 Ways to Celebrate the End of Exams

Tips for Helping Teens Get into Good Sleep Habits

Researcher of the Month: Dr Ola Demkowicz Discusses Teen Girls’ Mental Health

75 Things to Do Outside

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