How parents can raise emotional skills development for young boys
Blog How parents can raise emotional skills development for young boys Parenting: How to 04 April 2025 Dr Hazel Douglas MBE Adolescence – it’s the second most rapid period of brain development after those early months as a baby. Rewiring in the brain and all those new hormones surging means chaos for young boys trying […]
What do parents of autistic children need to know about emotional health?
Blog What do parents of autistic children need to know about emotional health? Parenting: How to 8 January 2025 Dr Rebecca Johnson The foundations of emotional health Emotional health for an autistic child or young person – just like any child – is nurtured through relationships, feeling heard, understood, accepted. These are the foundations for […]
Smartphones for school-age children
Blog Smartphones for school-age children Parenting: How to 01 October 2024 Solihull Approach Research by Ofcom suggests that nine in 10 children own a mobile phone by the time they reach the age of 11, and there is increasingly a blurred boundary between life online and the ‘real world’ for children*. When is the right […]
How to talk to your child about news events without anxiety
Blog How to talk to your child about events in the news without making them anxious Parenting: How to 14 August 2024 Dr Rebecca Johnson Thinking about how to talk to your child about events in the news? There are times when the events in the news can cause children to have lots of questions […]
Parenting a sensitive child and how to ensure a smooth transition to secondary school
Blog Parenting a sensitive child and how to ensure a smooth transition to secondary school Parenting: How to 17 May 2024 Dr Rebecca Johnson Things to look out for and why it’s OK to seek additional needs support Has your child been ‘just about coping’ with the last few terms, or even years, of primary […]
Talking to your children about starting school
Blog Talking to your children about starting school Parenting: How to 10 April 2024 Solihull Approach How to support your child’s emotional wellbeing Starting a new school can be a daunting experience for any child. They must navigate the complexities of separation, independence, and building new relationships. As parents, it’s natural to want to shield […]
How to talk to your child about the climate crisis
Blog How to talk to your child about the climate crisis Parenting: How to 29 November 2023 Dr Rebecca Johnson What kinds of connections with people, nature or animals made you most contented as a child? When I was a kid, I was lucky enough to live in a house with a garden. I used […]