Here at Howard Park we are always happy to help support parents who may be looking for some guidance or support with supporting their children. Every Wednesday we hold a coffee morning at 9am for parents to be able to come and just have a chat. The following links all provide access to a variety of resources that may be useful to better understand your child, particularly if their mood has changed and you are not entirely certain why.
I Want To Talk – Young People | Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust Kirklees
We understand that sometimes you need to speak to people urgently and that our processes take time. Here are resources to help you- Kirklees only
Escayp – Emotional Support for Children and Young People
Emotional Support for Children and Young People
Safety Rangers – Yorkshire Children’s Centre
Yorkshire Children’s Centre are proud to offer this service as part of the Thriving Kirklees Partnership. Yorkshire Children’s Centre are also working in partnership with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service, West Yorkshire Police and Kirklees Road Safety to deliver Safety Rangers. Safety Rangers…
Talking to your child about feelings
If you’re worried about a child, encouraging them to talk can be very helpful, whether you’re a parent, grandparent, friend or teacher.
Childline | Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People
YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families is a children’s charity dedicated to providing training & support for child mental health services.
5 steps to mental wellbeing
Read about 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing
MindEd For Families
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Learn about early years sleeping patterns | Early Years in Mind | Anna Freud Centre
As individuals, we all have our own sleep patterns and body rhythms, but when it comes to our ability to fall asleep easily and to stay asleep, our relationships can play a key role.
Children – The Sleep Charity
A decent night’s sleep will help children to learn more effectively and make them less susceptible to minor ailments,
Anxiety in early years children | Early Years In Mind | Anna Freud Centre
ll babies and children from time to time will experience some fear or anxiety. They might do so when they come up against challenging tasks, unfamiliar people (known as stranger anxiety) or when they are separated from their main caregiver (known as separation anxiety).
What is Anxiety? | Symptoms of Anxiety & Getting Help
Anxiety is a feeling of fear or panic that many young people experience. Find out the symptoms of anxiety and what you can do if you’re struggling.
Raising low self-esteem
Find out why some people have low self-esteem and how it can affect your mental health. Plus, simple tips on how to give your confidence a boost.
Aggression in early years children | Early Years In Mind | Anna Freud Centre
A child needs an adult to help them to find ways to understand and express their difficult feelings. If a child feels anger very strongly, but hasn’t yet learnt what it is, it is likely to feel both unpleasant and overwhelming.
Supporting A Bereaved Child
Supporting a bereaved child can be tough. At Winston’s Wish we provide information and guidance about our bereavement service, support for grief and loss.
Supporting bereaved children and young people
Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they show it in different ways. Find out how you can help them and more about child grieving.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Grief can be overwhelming – you don’t have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.