As parents, we often expect bedtime to become easier as children grow older. Once routines are established, many children settle into sleep independently. So it can feel confusing when a child who has previously slept well suddenly becomes anxious at bedtime. If this sounds familiar, you're certainly not alone. Bedtime anxiety is more common than many parents realise, and while it can be worrying, it is often a child's way of communicating that something deeper is go

How can I help my child with anxiety? Seeing your child struggle with anxiety can be difficult. As a parent or carer, it is natural to want to make things better, particularly when you can see that worry is beginning to affect their confidence, sleep, behaviour, school life, friendships or everyday activities. You may find yourself searching: How can I help my child with anxiety? How can I help my child with anxiety at school? How do I deal with anxiety in a child? What shoul

There is a growing awareness of the importance of children’s emotional well-being. Many parents are noticing changes in their children, whether that is anxiety, emotional overwhelm, school avoidance, behavioural difficulties, or challenges linked to life events and transitions. At the same time, services, both statutory and third sector, are often under increasing pressure, and families can find themselves waiting for the support they feel that their child needs. Introducing