Parents & Carers

The theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week was Growing Together.

As parents and carers, you play an important role in your child’s mental health. Check out our free resources for families below.

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Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week 2022 Growth Stories In exclusive interviews with Place2Be Ambassador Josh Smith, TV, music and sport stars share their stories.

A parent and child sitting next to eachother. On the bottom right there is text that reads Top Tips for Parents and Carers Top Tips Helpful tips for you, and your children, to help you think about the different ways we can grow.

A hand-drawn hot-air balloon on a table with a Support Balloon This activity from Place2Be’s Art Room team can help children think about who supports them to grow.

A hand-drawn heart, with the words Past, Growth, Future and Growth written in order over the top, on a table with a My Changing Shapes This activity supports young people to look back at their past growth. Created by Place2Be’s Art Room team.

A hand-drawn heart, with the words Past, Growth, Future and Growth written in order over the top, on a table with a Parenting Smart Our new site full of practical advice and tried and tested tips for parents and carers of primary-age children.

Spread the word. Next to the text is a hand holding a mobile phone. From it there are emojis flying to the top right of the image. Shout about the week! Social media posts, images and ideas to help you spread the word about the week.

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