As a parent or carer, you want your child to be safe. However, your child or teen wants autonomy and … Read More
Preparing for calm and connected Christmas holidays with your child
Will your child struggle to cope with the excitement and disrupted routine of the festive period? If you think your … Read More
Why is my child so hard to play with and what actually helps?
Some children feel hard to play with and it can be difficult to know what to do. Playing togther is … Read More
9 Sensory Play Activities Before Bed
Child sleep expert Leanne Wilkinson offers parents a range of sensory play activities before bed to help your child establish … Read More
NEW Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast: Embracing Play
The latest fabulous Pondering Play and Therapy podcast features our CEO Charlotte Jenkins chatting about play-based therapy and how play … Read More
10 Reasons why play matters for children’s emotional development
Play is so important for helping children to counteract stress, reduce moments of conflict, increase their sense of worth, and … Read More
Understanding challenging behaviour in children – guide for parents and carers
Dealing with the challenges of difficult behaviour is a demanding part of caring for children. While occasional difficulties are part … Read More
The good enough parent – Part 1
Many of the parents we support at Beacon Family Services tell us they are overwhelmed by the demands of parenting … Read More
What helps when your child is anxious and nothing seems to work?
This guide helps parents to spot the signs of their child’s anxiety and nurture connection through a safe environment and … Read More
Mum is anxious: How parents’ and mums’ anxiety is used to dismiss and judge them when their child is struggling at school
Clinical psychologist Dr Naomi Fisher explores how parents and mums are dismissed and judged in school reports and assessments for … Read More