How to handle child tantrums without shouting
What to do during a tantrum, how to help a child calm down and how to talk about anger afterwards without giving in to every demand.
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Practical guides for children’s emotions and behaviour
Clear, respectful ideas to understand what is happening, respond calmly and recognise when a child may need professional support.
My child won’t eat: how to help without pressure
Practical ways to reduce mealtime battles, introduce unfamiliar foods and protect a child’s confidence and relationship with food.
Read the guideHow to help a child who is afraid of the dark
Build a reassuring bedtime routine, respond to nighttime fears and help a child sleep independently through gradual, manageable steps.
Read the guideHow to explain separation or divorce to a child
Use clear language, reassure children that they are not to blame and create the routines and cooperation that restore emotional security.
Read the guideHow to explain death and support a grieving child
Age-appropriate words for talking about death, answering difficult questions and helping children remember someone who has died.
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