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Support for parents and carers

Support for parents and carers

We work with schools to support children’s and young people's mental health.

As part of this, we offer advice and resources for parents and carers to help support their child or young person’s wellbeing.

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Parenting Smart

Our parenting site will give you practical tips and advice videos to help make your journey a little easier.

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Supporting your child or young person

Find out how you can support your child's mental health and wellbeing with our advice.

Help with supporting a young person

Wellbeing resources for families

Find valuable resources on how you can support your child's mental health and wellbeing.

Discover wellbeing resources

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Getting ready to start primary school

Find guidance from our expert team to help prepare you and your child for the transition.

Get advice on starting primary school

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Getting ready to start secondary or high school

Discover our expert guidance on making the transition as smooth as possible.

Get advice on starting secondary or high school

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Navigating exam season

Check out our tips on how you can help your child or young person stay positive through this difficult period.

Get advice on supporting your child during exams

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Help with money worries

Is the cost of living crisis affecting your family? The charity Turn2us has a great tool that will help you find support if you're struggling financially.

Search for benefits and grants

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How we work

Place2Be works in schools to help children and young people explore their emotions, develop healthy coping mechanisms and better their mental health

Find out how we work

News & blogs

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Walking through pain

Place2Be's Programme Leader for Family Work, Judah, reflects on his experience of the importance of listening.

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Place2Be’s online parenting course now available to local authorities

Place2Be’s online parenting course empowers parents and carers to feel better equipped to manage the journey of parenting.

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10 tips for nurturing the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ young people

Place2Be's Plus+ Group shares their tips and advice on how to create safe environments for LGBTQ+ children and young people.

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