Parents of children with eating disorders often feel desperate, anxious and frustrated. Trapped between not pushing their child away and saving their life, parents can struggle with knowing how to juggle being supportive and coping with their own fears. Natasha…
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Spurgeons tackles eating disorder myths as rates climb among children
During Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Spurgeons has launched new video animations to support a growing number of children with eating disorders and to tackle harmful myths surrounding them. These resources aim to educate parents, carers, and professionals on how to…
In a post-pandemic world, children are struggling with anxiety more than ever. What can we do to help?
Remember when we all received the text from the government on 23rd March 2020 telling us to stay at home? All the the months and years that followed, being stuck indoors, the social distancing, and uncertainty- we lived through it…
As a parent, how can you cope with your own anxiety?
For the sufferer, anxiety can be all-conquering, consuming your thoughts and mind. Trying to parent while struggling with anxiety is hard and overwhelming. How can you cope while a child needs your attention and care? Self-care – Amongst your busy…
What is sibling rivalry?
How do siblings go from playing perfectly to fighting furiously, in a matter of seconds. Not only is the shift quick and pronounced, but children seem to have a built-in timer — they know the exact moment you sit down…
Should I let my child walk to school?
The average primary school journey is just 1.6 miles. Yet one in four cars on the road during the morning peak are doing the school run. Encouraging children to walk, cycle or scoot can reduce congestion and pollution around the…