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Welcome to our parental support hub

Being a parent isn't easy - and you're not expected to have all the answers.

Every day brings new questions. How do I help my anxious child settle into school? What's the best way to explain scary news headlines? How can I keep my family safe during extreme weather?


You're already doing an incredible job, but sometimes we all need a little extra support. That's exactly what this hub is for.

Drawing on our 100+ years of supporting children and families worldwide, this hub brings together practical advice, expert insights, and reassuring guidance for the moments that matter most in your parenting journey.

Learning and Development

Discover creative ways to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities. From kitchen maths to storytelling adventures that build confidence and connection, these activities help your child thrive while strengthening family bonds.

In this section, you can find how to make learning fun at home, what activities support your child's development, how to encourage creativity and imagination and how to make reading more engaging for your child.

Safety and Wellbeing

Looking to find out more about safety and wellbeing? 

We cover everything from extreme weather protection to recognizing signs of anxiety and supporting children through worried moments. Get practical advice that helps you keep your family safe and emotionally healthy.

Difficult Conversations Made Easier

Get age-appropriate guidance for those tricky topics every parent faces. Whether it's explaining climate change, discussing distressing news, or helping children understand big world issues, we'll help you approach these conversations with confidence and compassion.

In this section, you can find answers to how to talk to your kids about hard things (such as refugees, gender equality and more), how to talk to your child about scary news stories, what is the best way to explain climate change to children and how to discuss difficult topics without frightening them.

Values & Character Building

Find practical strategies for raising children who care about others, understand different perspectives, and feel confident making a positive difference. These approaches help build empathy, resilience, and global awareness in age-appropriate ways.

In this section, you can find answers to how to raise a child to become a compassionate, globally-aware citizen, how to discuss gender equality, how to challenge unconscious bias and raise a global citizen and how to talk about refugees.