Companion Animals and Child/Adolescent Development: A Systematic Review of the Evidence

Language: English
Audience: Parents

This paper provides an evidence review for the potential associations between pet ownership and emotional, behavioural, cognitive, educational, and social developmental outcomes.

World Maternal Mental Health Day

Language: English
Audience: Parents

World Maternal Mental Health Day draws attention to essential mental health concerns for mothers and families.

Guides for Parents of LGBQ (gay)/Guides for Parents of Transgender

Language: English
Audience: Parents

Has your child just come out as LGBTQ? Are they questioning their identity? Then here is a comprehensive guide as to how to best support them through this process.

Child and adolescent health and well-being

Language: English
Audience: Parents

Communicable diseases continue to endanger children and adolescents across the globe – and new health problems are on the rise, especially in areas affected by poverty.

What does it mean to be a “good enough” parent? How can parents build a stronger relationship with their children? Two child psychology experts discuss hardships and strategies in this podcast episode.

Language: English
Audience: Parents

Being a parent can be tough these days. Dozens of books and articles offer competing answers to questions.

Free resources for families to support children’s mental health

Language: English
Audience: Families

Learn more about the Children’s Mental Health Week which is a mental health awareness week that empowers, equips and gives a voice to all children and young people in the UK.

Prestazioni a sostegno del nucleo familiare: il Portale delle Famiglie

Language: Italian
Audience: Families

Single point of contact for requesting family-related and parenting-related support and welfare services.

Salute mentale. Fatti e cifre contro lo stigma

Language: Italian
Audience: Families

Collection of general information and statistical data on mental health aimed at reducing stigma.

Avvicinare i bambini alla natura: 3 attività per imparare e divertirsi

Language: Italian
Audience: Families

This article suggests some activities to bring children closer to nature and to help them, from an early age, the importance of respecting and protecting the environment.

Outdoor education: Che cosa si intende con educazione all’aperto e quali benefici

Language: Italian
Audience: Families

This article suggests some educational activities that are not strictly curricular and that are carried out outdoors.

Morcellement des politiques publiques et santé mentale de l’enfant dans les 30 premiers mois

Language: French
Audience: Parents and families

Accueillir et accompagner les pères en période périnatale : un guide à l’attention des professionnels

Language: French
Audience: Parents and families

In this article we offer ideas and suggestions for how to involve, inform, and support fathers during the perinatal period.