Child and adolescent to parent abuse (CAPA) is a serious issue that affects many families, the world over. However, when discussing CAPA, the language we use can be just as important as the actions we take. The phrase that is used to term this issue is ‘Child or...
 Staying calm when things aren't going right is tricky, and even more so when the stressful situation is happening with your child. Esther Jones has shared four ways to keep calm during challenging moments with children, so do watch and try them out when you need...
If you had asked me yesterday what a Virtual School was, I’d have said it was for children learning remotely. Today, I know better. A Virtual School is a dedicated team working to improve educational outcomes for children in care, previously in care, and...
Violence in the home can be a distressing and frightening experience for any parent or carer. When children direct aggression toward their parents, it not only disrupts the household harmony but also poses significant emotional and physical risks....
Information and the video of the fantastic session from Eliza Fricker. In the video you can hear Eliza talk through her family's experience with school avoidance, PDA and how it brought her to start illustrating and writing books for parents/carers and for young people themselves. She shares the story behind 'Can't not Won't' - the book that became a Sunday Times Bestseller.
What Does the Term "Abuse" Mean to You? How would you feel telling people that your 4 or 5-year-old child is abusive? What about your 14 or 15-year-old? The term "abuse" is widely recognised in the context of domestic violence, often describing a perpetrator who...