Family wellbeing

Whether it’s strengthening connections, making memories, improving communication or building your toolkit to get you through tough times, make this month the one that you and your family take a wellbeing journey together. From having better conversations with kids and talking about world events, to suggestions for supporting teens through exam season, plus what to do when you’re concerned about your children, we’ve covered it all. We’ve also come up with ten ideas for family activities you can do together. The best bit is that they’re all free or cost very little and whatever age your kids, you’ll find something to suit your family set-up.

Six ways to support children’s mental health
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Whether they’re navigating emotional changes or facing pre-exam stress, here’s how to help children and teenagers stay mentally well.
Wellbeing activities for all the family
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Make the most of family time with ideas to keep kids and teens entertained during the winter months.
What to do if you’re concerned about a child’s mental health
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Spotting the signs early and responding appropriately is the best way to safeguard a child’s wellbeing. Here, the experts explain how.
What to do for a child in a mental health crisis
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Many parents feel helpless in the face of a mental health emergency, so knowing where to turn for professional support is vital.
Take five: how to look after yourself when supporting others
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When you’re supporting someone else, it’s important to look after yourself too. Alexandra Clegg, wellbeing trainer at the Retail Trust, shares tips on how to take care of yourself when supporting others.
Supporting your child through exam stress
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Exam season can be a stressful time for students and as a parent, it’s natural to want to make it easier. You don’t need to be a maths genius or speak fluent French to help, there are plenty of ways you can provide support, encouragement and motivation.
How to manage exam stress
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Whether it’s SATS, GCSEs, Highers, A Levels, or something else, exams can feel overwhelming. The team at Kooth; an online, mental health and wellbeing service for children and young people, share their best advice.
How to talk to your children
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Bringing up tricky topics and talking about emotions with your children can feel daunting. Here are ten tips to help you talk to your children alongside tried-and-tested advice from other parents.
How to talk to your children about world news
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It can be difficult to know how to talk to children about the frightening things happening in the world. Read on for top tips on how to talk to your children about the news and advice from parents.