Parenting doesn’t come with a rulebook, and every family will face challenges at different stages. Here you’ll find advice, information and support for parents navigating the challenges of family life. Explore articles on children’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, anxiety, SEN and neurodiversity, relationships and parental wellbeing, with practical guidance to help you and your family. Need to speak to an expert about parenting support? Online parent support is available. View all articles.
Child in Time is expanding its therapeutic support with the launch of Counselling Time and specialist Adoption Support Counselling, responding to changing attitudes and the way people access emotional wellbeing support today…. Read more.
How you first talk to your child about separation can shape how safe and supported they feel. Here are some simple, thoughtful ways to approach that conversation with clarity, reassurance, and care…. Read more.
We know that holidays are a time where screen usage can increase as a replacement for the structure of school. This example of a client seeking help for her child’s gaming demonstrates how a Child in Time family therapists can provide support and strategies to help…. Read more.
Days out or travel when you have a neurodivergent child can be a challenge. Some parents feel a sense of fear when they leave the familiarity of home to travel or visit somewhere new. The dysregulation can make what should be an enjoyable experience a disappointment for all involved and tarnish future attempts to make family memories. Read our tips to help with holiday dysregulation. A parent in a recent parent consultation said: “We’ve gone too much one way and don’t do things or take him places for fear of meltdowns and wishing we’d stayed at home.” This quote from […]… Read more.
We spoke to some of our families about seeking a diagnosis for neurodevelopmental conditions (such as ASC and ADHD) and asked them whether they feel it has been beneficial for their child…. Read more.
Your chance to WIN Two Online Parent Consultations with Child in Time’s Family Therapists. Enter your details by the 31st August 2025 for a chance to win…. Read more.
Parents are often anxious about the way in which the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child as they head into their teens. Factor Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) into the equation, and the picture can become more complex. How might normal acts of teenage rebellion look for a child who struggles with behavioural control? Navigating complex social dynamics at this age is always fraught with intensity, but will it be more of a challenge for a neurodiverse child?… Read more.
During parent consultations, we cover varying topics to help parents and carers find the best ways to support children through life’s milestones. We asked our therapists to let us know which questions are asked most regularly. Here’s what we found and the answers you need to know. … Read more.
Is your child exploring their sexuality or gender identity? Are you struggling to communicate with them about the subject and uncertain about how to support them during this time? Perhaps you and your partner have different approaches…. Read more.
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.
