Attachment Theory and Its Influence on Child Development: Foundations, Evidence, and Implications
Harnessing Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology to Enhance Child Development
Explore Alfred Adler’s Individual Psychology and practical strategies for parents and educators to nurture children’s confidence, belonging and resilience.
Written on 24 Oct 2025 for Professionals
Free Resource: A Simple Way to Capture the Voice of the Child
Discover Unlocking Children’s free Voice of the Child Template — a trauma-informed, child-friendly resource designed to help professionals capture children’s voice, wishes, feelings, and lived experiences in safeguarding and support work.
Written on 19 Oct 2025 for Professionals
Understanding PDA: When Everyday Demands Feel Overwhelming for Children
Explore Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) through real-life examples and practical strategies for home and school. Learn how anxiety, control, and uncertainty shape children’s behaviour — and how compassionate, flexible approaches can help them feel safe and thrive.
Written on 19 Oct 2025 for Professionals
A Children’s Guide to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Understanding What We Need to Grow and Learn
A child-friendly guide to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, explaining how food, safety, love, confidence, and self-growth help children learn, feel happy, and reach their full potential. Perfect for young readers and classrooms exploring well-being and motivation.
Written on 13 Oct 2025 for Children
You Don’t See Me: Masking and Neurodiversity in Girls
A powerful first-person story revealing what it feels like for neurodivergent girls to mask their true selves at school and in daily life. Written from a child’s perspective, this heartfelt piece invites adults to look deeper, listen with empathy, and see beyond the mask.
Written on 10 Oct 2025 for Professionals
Vicarious Trauma in Front-Line Child Protection Professionals
Explore the impact of vicarious trauma on front-line child protection professionals. Learn about its manifestations, coping strategies, trauma-informed organisational interventions, and practical recommendations for building workforce resilience.
Written on 3 Oct 2025 for Professionals
The First Hello Matters: A Young Person’s Perspective on Trust, Consistency, and Positive Adult Relationships
Written from the viewpoint of a young person, this powerful article challenges professionals to reflect on the importance of first interactions, consistency, and presence when working with children — showing how small actions can build (or break) trust.
Written on 14 Sep 2025 for Professionals
EBSA Support Plan (R.I.S.E. Framework)
Download our EBSA Support Plan based on the R.I.S.E. framework, designed to help schools and families support pupils experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
Written on 7 Sep 2025 for Professionals
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Written on 30 Aug 2025 for Professionals