Creating Kids Who Can

Welcome to our blog where award-winning child therapist, Frances Weston, shares advice for parents. Its aim is to help parents help their children manage and express difficult feelings and cope with life's challenges well, so they can feel happy and confident and experience positive mental health.

Is Your Teen About to Go to Uni? How to Help Them (And You) Cope Emotionally
Is your teenager about to go to University?  If so, congratulations! Its a major milestone...
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Protecting Children from the Negative Effects of Separation & Divorce - Part 3

Welcome to the third and final part of this 3-part mini-series of posts about separation and...

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Protecting Children from the Negative Effects of Separation & Divorce - Part 2

Welcome back to part two of this 3-part mini-series of posts about separation and divorce, and...

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The Food Mood Connection - Part 3 - Could Your Child Be Comfort Eating To Avoid Big Feelings?

In this final part of the 3 part series on the connection between food and mood, I wanted to...

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My Top Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep

Did you know that a lack of sleep can lead to depression and anxiety amongst other things?

Being...

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Helping Your Child Connect With Nature

Are you worried that your child isn't spending enough time in nature? Perhaps even to the extent...

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Creating a Nurturing Home Environment for Your Child

Have you noticed that your surroundings can really affect the way you feel?

Our homes can be a...

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