Mr Men & Little Miss Discover You                                                                                   is a series of videos that help young children explore their emotions, build self-awareness, and develop confidence in a fun, relatable way. Through colourful characters and simple stories, the series supports conversations about feelings, resilience, and self-understanding that parents and carers can share with their children at home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More details at: https://hub.mrmen.com/discover-you/

Anxiety Fact Sheet

Breathing Techniques

Calming Techniques

Low Mood Fact Sheet

Stress Bucket

Stress Fact Sheet

What is Anxiety?

Worry Time (KS1)

Persistence Coaching

Happiness Box

Emotion Coaching

Dealing with Difficulties

Chill Skills

• Aquarius Charity                                                                                        Aquarius is a charity that supports people affected by alcohol, drugs and gambling. They focus on helping people understand their behaviours, and finding alternative ways to cope. They offer specialist services to support children and young people who use substances or who are affected by a parent or carer’s substance misuse.

          https://aquarius.org.uk/

• Bupa                                                                                                                      Bupa offers trusted, easy-to-understand health information for parents and carers, with advice on children’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Their resources support families with guidance on common health concerns and practical tips to help parents support their child’s mental health and overall wellbeing at home.

  https://www.bupa.co.uk/health-information/childrens-health#support

• Bedford Borough Local Offer ​                                                                                  Bedford Borough Local Offer provides up-to-date information about  what is going on in in the local area and how to access Services, Organisations and Activities. This also provides families with information about childcare settings, childminders and early help support.

         https://localoffer.bedford.gov.uk/kb5/bedford/directory/home.page

• Bedfordshire Children’s Health Service                                                         Bedfordshire and Luton Children’s Health provides easy-to-access health information and support for families with children aged 0–19. The service offers trusted, family-focused guidance on a wide range of topics, including behaviour, emotions and mental health.

     https://www.bedslutonchildrenshealth.nhs.uk/

• CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service)                        CAMHS is a NHS service that assesses and treats children and young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties. Parents/carers who live in Bedford can self-refer to the CAMHS service via Bedford Borough Local Offer or

         https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/north-bedfordshire-camhs

• Carers in Bedfordshire                                               Carers in Bedfordshire is a registered charity. They are there to help unpaid carers of all ages, right across Bedfordshire, with information, support and advice.

         https://carersinbeds.org.uk/

• Child Bereavement UK                                                                                                Child Bereavement UK supports children and their families when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live. They offer free, confidential bereavement support by telephone, video or instant messenger.

         https://www.childbereavementuk.org/

• Chums                                                                                                                           Chums offer Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing support for children, young people and their families. Parents can complete a self-referral form to access support from this service.

        https://chums.uk.com/

• Family Lives                                                                                                                        Family Lives provides advice, information and support to families through their website and chat lines. This includes parenting advice videos and online courses.

        https://www.familylives.org.uk/

• InsideOut Wellbeing Boosts                                                                                      INSIDE OUT is a charity devoted to improving the wellbeing of primary school children. Their Wellbeing Boosts offer practical, child-friendly activities and resources that help children understand their emotions, build resilience, and develop positive mental health habits in a simple and supportive way.

        https://www.theinsideout.org.uk/dip-in

• Mental Health Foundation                                                                                 Mental Health Foundation offers trusted, practical advice to help families support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young children. Their resources are designed to help parents understand children’s feelings, build resilience, and develop positive mental health habits at home, with clear guidance on topics such as emotional development, managing worries, and supporting wellbeing as a family       

  https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/programmes/families-children-and-young-people/resources

• Mr Men & Little Miss Discover You                                                                         Mr Men & Little Miss Discover You is a series of books and videos that help young children explore their emotions, build self-awareness, and develop confidence in a fun, relatable way. Through colourful characters and simple stories, the series supports conversations about feelings, resilience, and self-understanding that parents and carers can share with their children at home.

          https://hub.mrmen.com/discover-you/

• NHS Every Mind Matters                                                                                            NHS Every Mind Matters offers advice and tips on how to support a child or young person to stay mentally healthy. Encouraging and guiding a child to think about their own mental health and wellbeing are vital skills you can teach them from a young age. Find out how you can help a child to have good mental health, including knowing how to talk to a child about their mental health, and when to spot signs they might be struggling.

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/

• Parentline                                                                                                              Parentline is a secure and confidential text service for parents and carers of those aged 0-19. It offers advice and support on a range of issues such as sleep and emotional health or how to make an appointment with our team. This is also a great mechanism to find out how to access other local services.

         Simply text 07507 331456 with your question to start             the conversation - the team will be there to answer your queries from               9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

• Partnership for children                                                                        Partnership for Children is a charity that supports the emotional wellbeing of children and young people. They provide practical, age-appropriate resources and programmes that help families talk about feelings, build resilience, and develop positive mental health skills. Their tools and activities are designed to be used at home and in school, helping parents and carers support their child’s emotional growth and confidence.

https://www.partnershipforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/wellbeing-activities.html 

• Place2Be                                                                                                      Place2Be is a charity that supports the emotional wellbeing of children, families, and school communities. They offer practical resources, guidance, and expert advice to help parents and carers understand and support young children’s mental health, including tips on managing feelings, building resilience, and creating positive conversations about emotions at home.

https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/wellbeing-resources-for-families/

• Tiny Happy People                                                                                              Tiny Happy People is a BBC resource created to help parents and carers support young children’s communication, emotional development, and wellbeing. It offers practical activities, simple tips, and everyday ideas that families can use to encourage language skills, confidence, and positive interactions, helping children feel happy, understood, and ready to learn.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/8-mindful-activities-for-kids/z8v6trd

• YoungMinds                                                                                                            YoungMinds provides practical advice and tips on supporting children, from how to encourage your child to open up about their feelings to dealing with mental health services. YoungMinds also have a Parent’s Helpline who can provide advice and support if you're worried about your child.

          https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/