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Children's Support

The family court is a very stressful experience, particularly when you're supporting your child(ren) through this process. Each child is unique, the resources suggested below aim to cover a range of support types for your child's personalised needs. You are the safe and stable anchor your children need in this difficult time, but don't forget your own wellbeing, you can find resources in our 'Know Your Mind' section. Your capacity to help them feel heard, held and seen is your most powerful tool, we have suggested holistic resources to guide you in supporting their emotional, social and educational needs. 

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See our reccommended parenting books below as a start: 

Infants and toddlers (0-3 years)

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Emotional Wellbeing

Helping your little one develop secure attachments is integral for their ongoing emotional wellbeing. Whether you're a new parent or more seasoned, we can all do with some help time to time:

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Physical Health

Food, sleep and healthcare are is fundamental to a healthy, happy baby. There is support available from local and national organisations to ensure that you and your children are healthy. 

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Routine and Security

A consistent daily routine helps small children feel safe and reduces stress. Predictability supports them to feel that the world is safe and helps them explore and become more confident.

Preschool and early school years (4-6 years)

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Emotional Wellbeing

Providing a safe space for children to let their feelings out supports them at a young age to feel safe and secure. Sometimes, overwhelming feelings can be so severe, children may need therapeutic help from their Health Visitor or GP. 

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 Stability

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Social Connections

Forming and maintaining close personal relationships is vitally important for children's emotional, social and mental wellbeing. If your children are experiencing any emotional difficulties as the result of divorce, separation, contact and the court process, they may need extra support from therapeutic professionals. 

School-age children (7-12 years)

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Emotional Wellbeing

Children become more aware of their feelings at this age and can often articulate them more clearly. Facing more complex social and emotional challenges means they need more targeted support for them to develop healthy emotional habits. 

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Social Development

Social circles and friendship groups become more important for children at this age as it's a key part of their sense of self worth. Supporting your child's friendships is vital for their wellbeing and can help them cope with any conflict during the court process.

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Educational Support

School is not only a place for learning, stability, routine and social connection. By actively engaging in your children's educational journey, you can support them to fulfil their potential, even during tough times. 

Adolescents (13-16 years)

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Emotional Wellbeing

Teenage years are a time of immense change, especially when navigating changes in family situations. Providing a safe outlet for their feelings is crucial to developing their coping skills to ensure they feel heard, respected and supported. 

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Social Development

A good and grounded social life gives teenagers a source of support when things get tough. Amongst issues of peer pressure, online and social connections and developing relationships, teens need guidance on how to build their resilience and strong sense of self.

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Education

Providing your teen with sources of inspiration for their future can support them with setting healthy goals, maintain consistency in education and focus on positivity. In their journey towards independence, there are lots of resources to support you with helping achieve their potential. 

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