The resources below have been selected to provide information and support for parents on a range of topics. They offer advice, guidance and practical tips, which can be helpful for families at any time but are particularly useful when social interactions are restricted.
- Dealing with conflict
- Screen time and the importance of breaks
- Tips for home-schooling
- Supporting your child's mental health
- Managing your own expectations
- Further websites to explore
Dealing with conflict
Family conflict is common. It's a difficult issue to deal with because it involves the people you love. But if we take time to stop and breathe, and look beyond the emotion to what is really happening underneath, then we can use resources to support us deal with our issues in a more positive way. In the videos below other families share their experiences of conflict, along with expert advice.
Video resources for dealing with conflict
Resources for under-fives
Resources for ages five to nine
- Stress and depression (03:27)
- Kids who don't listen (02:42)
- Positive discipline (03:40)
- Bored all the time (02:02)
- I want this! I want that (04:19)
- Families working together (03:06)
- Being assertive (03:49)
- Attention seeking (03:55)
- Aggressive children (03:42)
- My child always says no (03:44)
- Kids these days: 21st-century parenting (03:44)
Resources for ages nine to 14
- Understanding early teens (03:32)
- Kids behaving badly
- Resolving disagreements (04:03)
- My child is out of control (03:46)
- I don't like my child (02:14)
- Sulking (03:24)
- Five ways to respectfully talk to your child (03:48)
Resources for ages 14 to 19
- Coping with life's ups and downs (03:28)
- Mind the Generation Gap (04:32)
- My Angry Teenager (03:12)
- Discipline for teens (04:07)
Resources for all ages
- Ways to acknowledge your child's feelings (04:02)
- Six ways to keep your temper (03:46)
- Parent Club: keeping calm when the kids are kicking off (0:39)
Screen time and the importance of breaks
Technology can help us in our work and studies, as well as playing a role in our leisure and family time together. However, it is also good to plan in screen breaks, for both our physical and mental health. The videos below give information about the importance of taking a screen break and ideas for fun activities, exercise and screen-free relaxation.
Too much technology
More video resources about screen time
Resources for ages nine to 14
- Mobile Madness (02:53)
- Keeping family time fun (03:30)
- Are you worried that your teen isn't getting enough exercise (03:56)
- Helping your teen to relax (04:20)
Tips for home-schooling
Some parents choose and plan to home school their children. For others, it was not something they had ever considered and yet suddenly it has become a reality for most. The video clips and resources here provide advice and guidance on how to support your child's learning through home-schooling as well as information on how to navigate your way around the virtual classroom.
Encouraging my child
More video resources for home-schooling
Resources for under-fives
Resources for ages five to nine
- Homework Blues (02:52)
- How to get through to your child (03:30)
- Maths at home (03:09)
- Getting into Reading (03:22)
- Twins (03:55)
- All my child wants to do it draw and play (03:43)
- Mixing with older kids (03:49)
Resources for ages nine to 14
- Encouraging creativity (03:44)
- Encouraging my child (04:01)
- Ways of Learning (02:09)
- Learning Differences (03:49)
- Getting into writing (03:22)
- Children who never finish anything (03:43)
- Homework Overload (03:31)
Resources for ages 14 to 19
Resources for all ages
- Parent Club: stuck indoors? (0:30)
- A guide to Microsoft Teams for Parents and Students (08:54)
- Parents' Ultimate Guide to Google Classroom (01:15)
Supporting your child's mental health
Supporting children to manage their anxiety, reduce stress and identify their own emotional needs can be a challenge at any time. The video clips and resources here provide advice and guidance on how to support your child to build resilience and maintain positive mental health.
Resilience but what is it? Here are five ways to build resilience
More video resources for supporting your child's mental health
Resources for ages five to nine
Resources for ages 14 to 19
Resources for all ages
- How to cope with anxiety (01:33)
- Resilience but what is it? Here are five ways to build resilience (02:17)
- Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions? (06:47)
Managing your own expectations
While it's a good idea to keep your children engaged in some sort of school-based activity, you must manage your expectations about what you can deliver. Some children and parents will struggle with meeting home school expectations. These clips provide some tips on how to manage what your child needs from you and tips on how to home school using the home environment.
What does my child need from me?