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???? ???? Foz and Hazel have a WINNER ???? ???? They decided whilst chilling in the sun this afternoon to find Foz's Easter bonnet and put all the names in, whilst being very tempted to smash those eggs in their mouths, knowing full well they aren't for Frogs or Dogs!!! ????????????  THE WINNER IS HARRIET WAKELY! ???????????? We really hope you enjoy munching all over Easter with your family. A HUGE THANK YOU to you all for taking part. Foz...

Parents, guardians, and carers play a huge role in teaching children and young people how to understand and manage their emotions as they grow up. By openly discussing mental health and making it a normal part of daily conversations, parents can help to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health problems and build a positive, trusting relationship with the child where openness and honesty are foregrounded.  Unfortunately, as a society, we still have a long way to go when it comes...

"As a parent, you know your child best. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to ask questions and to challenge if required." —Alison McBride (Autisum.Org)

Our Emma has shared how she is feeling in this confusing world, in her mind aged 14. Click here to read Emma's work. 

If you’re researching fostering, you may have come across the term ‘care leaver’. Generally, any young adult who has spent time in the care system, away from their family and birth parents, can be considered a care leaver. This applies whether they lived in a foster home with foster parents, in a children’s home, or supported housing. In each situation, they will have had experience with social workers who have made arrangements for specific care outside of their family.  In...

How to cope with the loss of a friendship is very difficult for us all. With our Young People having returned to the Education environment, being away from their friendship’s groups for a long time, dynamics may have changed and we can find ourselves lost. https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/how-to-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-friendship/