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.
Here you'll find practical advice, expert insights, and reassuring guidance for the moments that matter most in your parenting journey—from everyday learning opportunities to navigating those tricky conversations we all face.
Learning and Development
Turn everyday moments into learning opportunities. From kitchen maths to storytelling adventures, these activities help your child thrive while strengthening family bonds - no fancy equipment needed.
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
Every parent worries about keeping their children safe—physically and emotionally. From extreme weather protection to recognizing signs of anxiety, get practical guidance that helps your family stay safe and emotionally healthy through everyday challenges and unexpected situations.
We cover everything from extreme weather protection to recognizing signs of anxiety and supporting children through worried moments.
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, 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.
How do I talk to my child about scary news?
Keep explanations age-appropriate, honest but reassuring. Focus on what's being done to help, limit their exposure to repeated news coverage, and create space for them to ask questions. Let them know it's normal to feel worried and that you're there to keep them safe.
Read our blog on the topic for more guidance.
What are signs my child might be anxious?
Look for changes in behaviour like trouble sleeping, increased clinginess, physical complaints (tummy aches, headaches), avoiding activities they used to enjoy, or increased irritability. Children often express anxiety through behaviour rather than words.
Read our blog on the topic for more guidance.
How can I support my child's learning at home?
Turn everyday moments into learning opportunities—cooking teaches maths, shopping teaches budgeting, storytelling builds literacy. Follow their interests, keep it playful, and prioritize connection over perfection. Learning happens naturally when children feel curious and supported.
Read our blog on the topic for more guidance.
What's the best way to explain climate change to children?
Use age-appropriate language, focus on solutions alongside problems, and emphasize that many people are working to help. Let them take small actions (recycling, nature care) so they feel empowered rather than helpless. Answer their questions honestly but without overwhelming them.
Read our blog on the topic for more guidance.
How do I raise a compassionate, globally-aware child?
Model empathy in your own behaviour, expose them to diverse stories and perspectives, encourage questions about fairness and differences, and create opportunities for them to help others in age-appropriate ways. Compassion grows through practice and example.
Read our blog on the topic for more guidance.
