Advice for parents and carers

Supporting young people's mental health

Our top tips for parents (PDF 45kb) - how you can make it easier for your child to talk about mental health, and seek help when it's needed.
Training and workshops for parents and carers from Herts Mind Network, including Spot the Signs and emotional wellbeing.
"When you're feeling low yourself, how do you communicate about that with your children?" (PDF 542kb) - Iain Lee, Twitch presenter, talks to us about mental health.
Worried about your child?
MindEd For Families - advice from trusted experts on how to support your family and yourself when problems occur.
YoungMinds - call their parents helpline to talk to trained advisers or take a look at their A-Z support guide.
Keeping track of your child's wellbeing - some simple steps from Mind.
Advice for parents/carers of gender-diverse young people from Mermaids.

Our young people and students section offers advice, contact points and Five Ways to Wellbeing self-help resources.

Talking to children about coronavirus

Supporting young people's mental health - Guidance to help look after the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during the coronavirus pandemic.
ROBert explains the coronavirus to children - This video uses PLAYMOBIL to help explain in a way that children can understand.
Returning to school during COVID-19 - How parents can help their children navigate their feelings during school reopenings.

Education and learning

BBC Bitesize - Daily lessons for every year group.
Online education resources - Online educational resources to help children learn at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
YoungMinds - Supporting your child with school anxiety and refusal - How you can support them and work with your school.
Healthy weight - Advice for parents on healthy eating as well as healthy lunchbox recipes.

Supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Local Offer
What you can do if you think your child may have special educational needs? Visit the Local Offer website which includes information for parents and young people about special educational needs and disabilities services available in Hertfordshire.
SENDIASS
Support for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disability and their parents on issues relating to SEND.
NESSie & Angels Parent Workshops are designed for the parents/carers of children aged 4 –15 years awaiting assessment or displaying traits of ASD and/or ADHD

Need help right now?

National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000
If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
If you need help for a mental health crisis

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