Being a parent can come with many challenges, and supporting children through different stages of life can sometimes feel overwhelming. To help with this, we would like to share Parenting Smart—a valuable online resource from Place2Be. This website offers practical advice and expert guidance on a range of topics that may be relevant to your child’s development and wellbeing.

Some key areas covered include:

• Friendship Issues – Helping your child navigate social challenges and build healthy relationships.
• Getting Your Child into School – Guidance on supporting your child with attendance and school transitions.
• Bereavement and Loss – Advice on helping children cope with grief and significant changes.
• Preparing for Secondary School – Tips to ease the transition and build confidence for this new stage.
• De-escalation Strategies and Family Rules – Techniques for managing big emotions and helping children regulate their feelings.

Parenting Smart covers many other areas, with 54 topics currently available and more being added all the time. You can explore these valuable resources at https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/