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 advice and resources for parents and carers to help support their child or young person’s wellbeing.

Parenting Smart
Our new site full of practical advice and tried and tested tips for parents and carers of primary-age children.

Wellbeing resources for families
Our expert team have developed and recommended resources to help you support your child’s wellbeing.

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

"Art is a superpower" - Xavier Leopold on how creativity unlocks our emotions
This Children’s Art Week Xavier Leopold, a self-taught artist, writes about what he has learnt from art as a creative outlet.
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Supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people
LGBTQ+ young people experience poor mental health at a disproportionate rate. Find out how you can better support them.
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We’ve got to join the dots between home and school
Sahir Permall, Director for Scotland, on the importance of communities coming together to keep the child at the centre.
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