Family & Relationships

Listening so people feel heard

Simple listening habits for families and couples, with a 3-minute listening exercise you can try today.

Talking through disagreements

How to raise a difficult topic calmly in a family or relationship, with a free I-message builder.

Positive parenting basics

Warmth, routine and calm limits: practical parenting basics in plain language, with one thing to try this week.

Looking after yourself while caring for others

Gentle self-care ideas for parents and family caregivers who are tired, stretched or overwhelmed.

Healthy and unhealthy relationships

Signs of respectful and harmful relationships in families, friendships and couples, and what to do if you feel unsafe.

Parenting young children (0–5)

Warm, responsive care, play, sleep routines and tantrums for children from birth to five years.

Parenting school-age children (6–12)

Routines, homework, friendships, feelings and screens for children aged six to twelve.

Parenting teenagers (13–17)

Staying connected with teenagers: listening, boundaries, privacy, sleep, exam pressure and warning signs.

Couples: staying connected

Everyday habits that help partners feel close, and when couples counselling can help.

Brothers and sisters: handling rivalry

Fair, calm ways to deal with sibling arguments and comparisons.

Screens and family life

A family agreement for phones and screens, for children, teens and adults.

Caring for ageing parents and grandparents

Respectful, practical ways to support older family members, and to look after yourself as a caregiver.

How to support a friend who is struggling

What to say, what to avoid, and when to involve others if a friend or family member is going through a hard time.

Helping children through loss and grief

How to talk with children about a death or a big loss, in simple, honest and caring ways.