Lifting families, changing lives appeal
Lifting families, changing lives appeal
Join us in supporting families and you’ll not only bring immediate hope, you could change the whole trajectory of a young child’s life.
Parenting isn’t always easy and children don’t come with an instruction manual. When children show behaviours which can be challenging for parents to understand, it’s hard to know which approach to take.
Communication can quickly break down. Parents can feel stuck and isolated. And problems can intensify for children, both at home and in school. That’s when the support of a Place2Be Family Practitioner can make all the difference.
Our Family Practitioners provide personalised one-to-one support for families identified by partner primary schools as needing additional help.
They work hand-in-hand with parents and carers, giving them the skills and confidence to build stronger relationships and to prevent difficult-to-manage behaviours from becoming entrenched. This gives children a more secure foundation for life and learning.
We bring support without judgment, more tools for the toolbox, and much-needed hope for the future. Will you bring this lifeline to another family by donating today?
Travis’ story
Travis was referred to a Place2Be Family Practitioner by his primary school when he was eight years old.
In their first meeting, Mum confided that she found parenting Travis difficult. She had grown up around people who thought children who misbehaved were ‘bad’ and needed to be punished. She said she often ended up in tears because she didn’t know what to do.
Our Family Practitioner helped Mum to understand that Travis’ behaviour was a way of communicating his needs and emotions. Also, that some children need a bit more time and support to develop the skills to express their feelings verbally and to calm themselves down.
In one-to-one sessions, Mum learned the skills to emotionally connect with Travis. For example, focusing on his positive behaviours and following his lead in play without asking questions or giving direction.
As Mum became a more secure base for Travis, he was better able to regulate his emotions, his behaviour improved, and the family unit became less stressful for everyone. It was life changing.
Help other children and young people like Travis
You can help more parents access expert support and guidance by donating today. In many cases, you’ll be sending help and restoring hope where all seemed lost.
Donate todayWhy we need your help
9 in 10 parents (90%) receiving one-to-one support from our Family Practitioners report feeling more confident and capable in key aspects of parenting
This is powerfully effective work using evidence-based approaches that help families to get back on track. Please help by donating today.
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