Support
Extra information to help parents and carers decide on the best way to help their child face the changes in their lives.
Starting primary / elementary school
PACEY (UK)
A childcare body with a "Preparing for Starting School" guide, factsheets, videos and activity sheets for parents.
pacey.org.ukChild Mind Institute (US)
Tips for kindergarten, like building independence and calming down when nervous.
childmind.orgYoungMinds (UK)
A children's mental health charity. Its site and Parents Helpline (0808 802 5544) offer advice for parents of children who feel anxious about school.
youngminds.org.ukNational Association of Primary Education (UK)
Recommends our story Why Am I Starting School?
nape.org.ukBurglary
Victim Support (UK)
A free, private charity that helps families after a burglary, including parents helping children cope. You do not need to report the crime to get help.
victimsupport.org.ukChildline and NSPCC (UK)
A children's service run by the NSPCC that Victim Support points families to.
nspcc.org.uk | childline.org.ukNCTSN (US)
A network that helps children and families after scary events. Its site has guides for parents.
nctsn.orgParents separating
Family Lives (UK)
Advice on helping children through divorce, plus a helpline, WhatsApp, live chat and email.
familylives.org.ukRelate (UK)
The UK's largest relationship support group, with advice on how to tell children about a separation.
relate.org.ukSesame Street in Communities (US)
A parent guide, a children's storybook and an app for families going through divorce.
sesamestreetincommunities.orgMoving home
Child Mind Institute (US)
Advice on talking to your child about moving and making the change easier.
childmind.orgAACAP (US)
A child psychiatry group with a free guide on moving. It says to explain why you are moving and let kids help set up their room.
aacap.orgGeneral parenting support
Action for Children's Parent Talk (UK)
Another UK option, with free online chat with parenting coaches.
parents.actionforchildren.org.uk