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The Positive Power of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often discussed in terms of its challenges, such as difficulty staying focused, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. However, ADHD is not just a list of obstacles, it also comes with strengths. When parents and teachers understand these ADHD strengths, they are better equipped to pass this positive perspective on to children, to help them build confidence and feel reassured about their futures as ADHD adults. Guest blogger Steve Ollington, a researcher and accredited trainer on the pros and cons of ADHD explains…. Read more.

Parenting and ADHD

Parenting a child with ADHD can be a real challenge but understanding the way your child’s mind works and adapting the way you parent can really help. child with ADHD endures is no different. Here are ten ADHD parenting tips to help diminish frustration and maintain a sense of calm…. Read more.

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I Think My Child Has ADHD

With about 15% of the global population thought to be neurodivergent, it’s no surprise that huge numbers of parents are seeking diagnosis or looking for the best way to support their child’s unique way of being in the world. Here we focus on children with ADHD with tips for supporting healthy behaviours. In our next blog on ADHD we will focus on 5 parenting strategies that are particularly important for children with ADHD…. Read more.

Protecting your child through divorce or separation

Protecting Children During Divorce or Separation

One of the most distressing aspects of divorce or separation is the fear that it’s going to have a negative impact on your children. We’ve put together a guide to help families work through this difficult time. … Read more.

A child leaving the house with mum for the first day of school

Starting School: Our Preparation Guide

It’s natural to want to build up excitement about your child’s first day at school and it’s an important milestone that’s worth celebrating. For many families that hopeful photo of their first day of school is treasured into adulthood. If your child is about to make the transition from nursery to school read our preparation guide for starting school…. Read more.

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How (and When) to Find a Therapist for Your Child

If it’s not your industry, finding a therapist (or counsellor) for your child can be a confusing and sometimes stressful business. Given that you may well be seeking a counsellor because you are feeling anxious anyway, making sense of the many different kinds of therapist qualifications, registering bodies and the huge variation in fees can be overwhelming. If you do think you’ve found just the right therapist, they may have long waiting lists or live miles away. Here we aim to make the process easier by giving some information on qualifications, approved databases and what Child in Time can do to help…. Read more.

Why do we Read Books to Children?

We are constantly told that reading to young children is a good thing, usually in terms of learning to read, expanding vocabulary and getting ahead educationally. But the truth is that books do so much more. During challenging times there can be nothing more comforting than a book that resonates, enlightens or just seems to understand…. Read more.

A parent hugging their child due to the loss of a loved one

Helping Children Cope with Grief

There are many ways to lose a loved one and many ways to grieve. One commonality is that grieving is composed of two different processes, the need to deal with the loss and the need to restore ourselves. These experiences can look quite different and goes some way to explain the sense of feeling energised one minute and very low the next. It’s natural and healthy for children to oscillate quite instinctively and often surprisingly quickly between the two…. Read more.

A child worrying and suffering with anxiety clutches her teddy

Helping Children Cope With Anxiety

Many children experience anxiety. It may be in relation to a particular area of their lives such as school work or friendships, or it may be a generalised feeling of unease or worry that surfaces regularly. We’ve outlined strategies to help cope with anxiety…. Read more.

Sibling rivalry showing the happy times reading together

Helping Children With Sibling Rivalry

Sibling rivalry is a common and frustrating concern amongst families. It can put a huge strain on parents and cause much anxiety, especially if one child’s behaviour is overly aggressive or cruel towards another child or children. We’ve outlined strategies to help cope with sibling rivalry…. Read more.

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