Behaviour and emotions

When a child’s behaviour is difficult to understand, this can be really hard for all those involved in their care. We must look after ourselves to help us look after our families. This parent tips resource from the Institute of Health Visiting will offer some points for you to consider to look after yourself.

There are times when we all feel the strain. As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy. Learn more on the Better Health website.

Family Links have put together some information and guidance to support parents. Topics include ignoring unwanted behaviour, negotiating, bereavement and much more. Check out the Family Links Youtube channel.

Take 5: get tips and advice on the NSPCC website to help you manage temper tantrums and bad behaviour.

From positive parenting strategies to tips for dealing with tantrums, the Netmums website has everything you need to know about encouraging good behaviour and managing challenging moments.

The quick reads on the Family Lives website may help you understand and cope with your little one's behaviour. Topics include sibling rivalry, aggressive behaviour and tantrums.

They need to learn about the world around them and how to behave and respond. They do this by watching others. And by learning from the reactions that they get. Positive behaviour in children grows with praise and reward.

Place2Be has produced some videos to help parents use praise and reward

Children sometimes experience or are involved in a traumatic event that they find scary and frightening. This parent tips resource from the Institute of Health Visiting will provide guidance. 

The guidance on the PACEY website will help you support your child when experiencing difficult emotions and spot if your child is struggling.