Christmas will be particularly challenging for many of us this year due to the current economic crisis. Many parents will worry about managing their children’s expectations in the run-up to Christmas Day, or how to entertain little ones on a…
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How can I tell if my child is being bullied? | Anti-Bullying Week 2022
For parents, bullying is always a concern. With our child’s school lives being mostly a mystery, and all manner of conversations happening on their mobile phones, it can be hard for parents to keep on top of their social interactions.…
Coping with climate anxiety | Tips for supporting children and young people
The climate crisis is taking a growing toll on the mental health of children and young people. Increasing levels of “eco-anxiety” – the chronic fear of environmental doom – were likely to be underestimated and damaging to many in the…
How to spot the signs of stress and start putting your wellbeing first | Tips for parents
As parents, we always have a lot on our plate, from juggling childcare and homework to kids’ parties and activities. However, add in a job, relationships, and finances, and you’ve got stress. Even if your job is great, your relationships…
Staying safe on Bonfire Night
Whatever you do on Bonfire Night, the number one aim is for you and your kids to have lots of fun. You definitely don’t want the night to end with you and your little one spending the evening in the Accident and Emergency…
Coping with the clock changes: Bedtime routine tips for parents
It’s an anxious time for all parents: the dreaded clock change is this Sunday. Those without kids get the luxury of an extra hour in bed, but parents can get woken up too early by children whose sleep pattern is…
Helping your child cope with change
At this time of year, many children have just changed schools or may be leaving home for the first time to go to college or work. Nicola Baldwin, Spurgeons Parenting Lead and Debbie Pattison, Spurgeons Digital Counselling Manager, offer some…
Making your Mental Health a Priority
As a parent, it can be tempting to suppress feelings and try to carry on. There are many demands coming from all directions including at work and at home, and the days are full. Your children depend on you. They…
Back to school week – Top Tips for parents and carers
It’s that time again: up and down the country parents are ironing uniforms, sticking name tags on to blazers and packing pencil cases. But how are our children feeling? For some, the return to school- or start of school- brings…
How to help your child transition to secondary school
At the end of the summer, many children across the country will be leaving the cosy atmosphere of their primary school behind as they start secondary school, with new social dynamics and a heavier approach to education. ‘The transition to…