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What's the problem? Problem solving as a parent

Our latest Parenting Smart topic, Problem-solving with Children, takes you through the steps to problem-solving that can help your child.

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Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin becomes an Ambassador for Place2Be

Creative Director, Film Maker and Presenter Ricky Martin has become Place2Be’s newest Ambassador. 

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"Art is a superpower"—Xavier Leopold on how creativity unlocks our emotions

Xavier Leopold, a self-taught contemporary artist, writes about what he has learnt from tapping into art as a creative outlet during challenging times for Children's Art Week 2022.

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Talking to children and young people about war and conflict

Our advice on how to talk to children and young people about war, and support them if they’re struggling with the news.

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Broadcaster Kate Silverton becomes Place2Be Ambassador

Renowned broadcaster, author and children’s mental health advocate Kate Silverton has joined Place2Be as an Ambassador.

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Supporting your child after the death of a loved one

Place2Be School Project Manager, Husna Rahman, has recently written a children’s book on grief and loss.

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Rhys Stephenson becomes an ambassador for Place2Be

TV presenter Rhys Stephenson, who is best known as the energetic, smiling face of children’s TV channel CBBC, has become Place2Be’s newest Ambassador.

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How to support a child or young person who is self-harming

Rebecca Wilkinson-Quinn offers some practical ways in which parents and carers can support a child who may be self-harming.

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How to support your child through a separation or divorce

Cecilia Corbetta, Regional Clinical Lead, shares her advice on supporting children through a separation or divorce.

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Lemn Sissay becomes an ambassador for Place2Be

Place2Be is excited to announce that writer and broadcaster Lemn Sissay has become our newest Ambassador.

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3 things I didn't expect to learn about child counselling

Professional footballer and Place2Be champion Ryan Edwards writes about his experience of attending one of our Taster Days, and the 3 things he learnt about child counselling.

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New report from NHS Digital shows sharp increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

The new report looks at how the mental health of children and young people in England has changed since 2017.

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