Useful Links for Parent Support

Many families struggle from time to time.  There are lots of resources and websites available to provide support to parents and families when things are difficult at home. 

Sometimes these sites can be very overwhelming as so much information has been shared.  We’ve tried to signpost support for the following areas.  The links should take you directly to the key areas of the websites.

General Wellbeing and Mental Health support for all

• https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

Bedtime Routines

• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/healthy-sleep-tips-for-children/

Support with challenging behaviour at home

• https://maudsleycharity.org/familiesunderpressure/

Eating

• https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/eating-tips.html
• https://www.nhs.uk/change4life

Children’s Mental Health

• https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health/
• https://youngminds.org.uk/

Exercise

• https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities
• https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities

Gaming

• https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-gaming/

Online Safety

• https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
• https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/6-10/
• https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
• https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers

Little activities which can help your child to maintain focus

• https://yourkidstable.com/proprioceptive-activities/

Top Tips for Home Learning

• https://www.theschoolrun.com/10-home-learning-strategies-from-an-experienced-home-educator

Returning to School

• https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health/back-to-school-coronavirus-covid-19/

Parent wellbeing

Health: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/

Loneliness: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coping-loneliness-during-coronavirus-outbreak/

Financial Worries: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coping-money-worries-and-job-uncertainty-during-covid-19/

Mental Wellbeing whilst staying at home: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/