Mental health support for parents and carers
Mental health support for parents and carers
We work with schools to support children’s mental health.
As part of this, we offer the parents of children in the schools we work in counselling to help support their child or young person’s wellbeing.

Coronavirus: wellbeing activity ideas for families
With schools closed as a result of coronavirus, some parents and carers may be looking for activities to try at home with their children.

How we work
Place2Be works in schools to help children and young people explore their emotions and feel better.

Supporting your child or young person
As a parent or carer, you play a key role in teaching your child or young person how to manage their feelings.

Getting ready to start primary school
Our expert advice will help young children and their families get ready for this big step together.

Getting ready to start secondary or high school
Our expert advice will help older children and their families get ready for this big step together.
News & blogs

Look back at Children’s Mental Health Week 2021
This year's Children's Mental Health Week theme was Express Yourself. We share some of the highlights of the week.
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A third of parents are embarrassed to seek mental health support for their children
The survey of 1,029 parents of children aged 5–18 years reveals that parents still struggle with the idea of counselling.
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How parents and carers can support children's mental health and wellbeing
Place2Be Trustee Professor Stephen Scott CBE writes about how parents and carers can support their children’s mental health.
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