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From 1 September-18 December 2026.

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Best Start Family Hub events in Southampton from 1 September – 18 December 2026

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Healthy eating games & activities | Healthy Eating Advisory Service

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Games and activities are a great way to teach children about food and healthy eating while having fun at the same time. Play-based learning helps support children's development across many areas such as physical, social, emotional and intellectual.

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Keep the kids satisfied between meals with these easy healthy snack ideas. From hummus to fruit sticks and frozen yogurt, even picky eaters will be happy

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Hundreds of kidney-friendly recipes and low potassium, low phosphate and low salt options in the Kidney Kitchen recipe collection index.

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What Should You Eat While Taking Weight Loss Medications?

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What Should You Eat While Taking Weight Loss Medications?

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What Should You Eat While Taking Weight Loss Medications?

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Community pantries offer access by membership to a range of food products, for a small weekly contribution you will receive food to a significantly higher value. Pantries organise activities, provide wraparound support services and opportunities for social interaction for all of their members. They all offer a friendly and safe space for all their users, creating an environment that encourages a feeling of inclusion and belonging.

There are now 31 community pantries – one of which is a travelling pantry and another being an eco-market, that have been set up across Hampshire providing access to discounted food. In addition, there are 10 locations that are being served by a mobile larder operated by FareShare.

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Have you heard about Hampshire's Community Pantries?

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Hampshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) frequently asked questions

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Hampshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) frequently asked questions

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ChatHealth is an anonymous and confidential text helpline. Nurses are on hand to reply to your health query, providing information or signposting.

Parents of 0-5-year-olds

Text 07520 615720

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm (exc. bank holidays)

Parents of 5-19-year-olds

Text 07507 332417

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (exc. bank holidays)

11-19-year-olds

Text 07507 332160

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (exc. bank holidays)

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Understanding PDA and ODD Hub for Educators

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Understanding PDA and ODD Hub for Educators

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- Free downloadable materials

- Engaging podcast episodes

- Comprehensive courses by World Expert

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Understand PDA and ODD differences for educators. Learn why PDA requires different approaches, avoid power struggles, build autonomy, and create supportive classrooms.

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Understanding PDA and the support options available.

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Blog - The latest on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

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Blog - The latest on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

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Explore Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), its history, why it differs from ODD, and effective strategies to support autistic individuals.

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Podcast for Parents of PDA Children and Teens | At Peace Parents

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PDA and approaches to eating - PDA Society

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Visual Timer for Kids & Adults, 60 Minute Rainbow Countdown

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Visual Timer for Kids & Adults, 60 Minute Rainbow Countdown

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Yunbaoit Visual Timer for Kids & Adults, 60 Minute Rainbow Countdown Timer with Silent Flash Function, Time Management Tool for Classroom, Home, Kitchen, Office (White)

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Advice and support is available if you're struggling to make ends meet in Eastleigh Borough

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Advice and support is available if you're struggling to make ends meet in Eastleigh Borough

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Advice and support is available if you're struggling to make ends meet in Eastleigh Borough

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Some simple ways to encourage healthy habits include:
• eating meals together as a family
• drinking more water instead of sugary drinks
• reducing screen time and encouraging active play
• getting enough sleep
• involving children in shopping and cooking
Children often learn by example, so positive role modelling can help encourage healthy eating, movement and balanced routines
Healthy habits are about supporting overall wellbeing, confidence and long-term health rather than focusing on weight alone
Good sleep is also important for growing children, helping with learning, mood and energy levels
Remember, every family is different and small, realistic changes are often the easiest to maintain

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How to calculate your waist to height ratio

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How to calculate your waist to height ratio

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Measuring your waist can help you understand more about your health

This video explains how to measure your waist so you can calculate your waist-to-height ratio 📏

Your waist-to-height ratio is another way to check whether you may be carrying too much weight around your middle. Alongside your Body Mass Index (BMI). Carrying excess weight around your middle can increase your risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease

It only takes a few minutes to check and can help you make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing.

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Check your waist to height ratio to find out if you’re carrying too much fat around your tummy.

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Discover Fitness Opportunities at Be Active Hampshire!

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18+ Be Active Hampshire is a free, flexible 12-week programme to help you move more and feel better—at your pace, in your community. We’ll help you choose the support that suits you best.

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Discover Be Active Hampshire’s fitness programs! Join us for personalised training, group classes, and wellness coaching in the UK. Stay healthy, stay active!

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Food Chaining - a way to expand the diet of your child 

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A way to expand the diet of your child

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We are PEEER - Our Youth Service Leaflet (3)

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Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

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Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

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Let Me Tell You More About The Book...

Atomic Habits is the most comprehensive and practical guide on how to create good habits, break bad ones, and get 1 percent better every day. I do not believe you will find a more actionable book on the subject of habits and improvement.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system.

Bad habits repeat themselves not because you don't want to change but because you have the wrong system for change. This is one of the core philosophies of Atomic Habits: You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. In this book, you'll get a proven plan that can take you to new heights.

James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible.

Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories about Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits-whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, and achieve success that lasts.

Browse our selection of the best Atomic Habits quotes or read the official Atomic Habits summary here.

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

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Packed with evidence-based strategies, Atomic Habits will teach you how to make small changes that will transform your habits and deliver amazing results.

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Diabetes:M - Your Diabetes Management App

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Diabetes Management App Features | Keep Your Diabetes Under Control

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Comprehensive solution for tracking and managing all types of diabetes or pre-diabetes. Suitable for all devices.

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This programme will teach you the skills for overcoming your sleep difficulties, allowing you to achieve better quality sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.

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Programmes

Our programmes are designed to help you improve and maintain your wellbeing by addressing underlying issues that can have a negative impact on how you would like to live your life.

Consider the programmes that are available below and see if there is one that might help you.

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Diet, behaviour and learning in children

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Diet, behaviour and learning in children

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Diet, behaviour and learning in children

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Giving your child regular meals, and a healthy, well-balanced diet helps their development, mental wellbeing and physical health.

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GLP-1 Medications and Nutrition: Why Every Bite Counts

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GLP-1 Medications and Nutrition: Why Every Bite Counts

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GLP-1 Medications and Nutrition: Why Every Bite Counts Weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are changing how millions of people manage obesity and type 2 diabetes. These medications can significantly reduce appetite and food intake, helping people lose weight and improve blood glucose management.

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Medications for obesity A guide to eating and living well while taking medications for obesity

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BDA-A guide to eating and living well while taking medications for obesity

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Access a range of resources that are available for women with PCOS.

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Do we need sugar in our diet?

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Kickstart your health

Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, drink less alcohol, get active or quit smoking, you have access to lots of free tools and support through Better Health. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters.

There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Let's do this!

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Why you need vitamin D

To keep bones and muscles healthy, everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement in autumn and winter, when we cannot make vitamin D from sunlight.

And some people who are at risk of not getting enough vitamin D should take them all year round.

Just 10 micrograms a day is all you need - it's the same for kids and grown-ups.

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Reading food labels if you have coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance

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Reading food labels if you have coeliac disease or a gluten intolerance

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Easy rewards and motivation without food

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SummaryIdeas to help motivate children with rewards that are not food. Why are rewards important? Rewards for children can be used for motivation and to encourage positive behaviours. They can be used to reinforce good behaviour, such as sitting at the table to eat, choosing healthy snacks or sticking to lifestyle goals. Rewards do not… Continue Reading Easy rewards and motivation without food

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Fast food swaps - Resource Library - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

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SummaryInformation to help you set health goals that are more easy to follow and stick to. What are SMART goals? It is much easier to achieve something when we have something specific to aim for. The best way to do this is by setting SMART goals. This stands for: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time specific… Continue Reading Setting goals with eating

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Making changes to your food or drink to help achieve a healthy weight can feel overwhelming. It can sometimes be tempting to make huge changes, but this can be hard to follow in the longer term. Making small changes to the foods you currently eat can make a big difference.

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Small change, big difference - Resource Library - Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

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Simple swaps to reduce your energy (calorie) intake from food.

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More veg, beans and fruit without battles!

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More veg, beans and fruit without battles!

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Struggling to get the kids to eat veg? Worried by the rising cost of food? Simply Veg is packed full of tips, hacks, recipes & more to help.

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Food is ready

But will they eat it?

If you've gone through the effort of understanding, engaging and preparing veg for kids, then you want to do your best to make sure it will be eaten, not wasted!

To make it more likely that when food is served it will end up in bellies, we have asked Dr Clare Holley, a child psychologist who specialises in getting kids to eat veg, to share some of her best advice. Her "three Rs", the principles that make eating veg far more probable, and her ideas for how to make the most of the serving process as a final opportunity before they eat, may be exactly the tools you need to ensure success.

Dr Clare Holley

Clare is a health psychologist, and mum of two, who specialises in getting kids to eat more veg. Don't miss her advice on serving up for a positive mealtime.

Dr Clare Holley PhD, FHEA

Senior Lecturer in Psychology specialising in children's eating behaviours, Loughborough University
Clare is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Loughborough University. Her research expertise is around children's eating behaviour, with a focus on how we can promote healthy eating behaviours and reduce unhealthy eating behaviours. She has a particular passion for all things Veg, and has been researching effective ways of increasing children's vegetable consumption for 10 years.

Do you have a question you'd like one of our experts to help you with?

Simply Veg

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Our only goal is to help parents and carers serve up affordable, simple food their families will love. We know that takes more than a few recipes, so we've got all the hacks and advice you'll need. Join now. It's 100% free and 100% simple.

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Were you always told off for playing with your food? Learn why veg-focused play is actually a great, free, easy way to get kids loving veg from our expert and get free play ideas and resources!

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Does my child need a vitamin supplement and other FAQs around supplementation

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Does my child need a vitamin supplement and other FAQs around supplementation

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Does my child need a vitamin supplement?

Is the advice different for fussy eaters?

Extremely restricted or selected diets: why might my child need a micronutrient supplement?

Are all multivitamins and minerals either gummies or liquids?

What if my child still will not take any vitamins and minerals?

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Does my child need a vitamin supplement? A ‘micronutrient’ includes vitamins and minerals. When might a dietitian recommend taking supplements? The government recommends that all children aged 6 months to 5 years are given vitamin supplements containing A, C and D every day unless they are having more than 500ml of infant formula daily. Babies… Continue Reading Vitamins and minerals or micronutrients

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The UK's eating disorder charity 💜
Support available via Helpline (or call 0808 801 0677), DM or our online groups.
You are not alone

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How Human Life Works

Discover how human life works from daily tasks to make life easier for you

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Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you’re into with the people who get you.

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ADHD, Sleep, and emotionally based school avoidance.

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ADHD, Sleep, and emotionally based school avoidance.

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New short films from Hampshire CAMHS, just scan the QR code to learn more strategies in relation to ADHD, Sleep, and emotionally based school avoidance. Great for parents/Carers & Professionals

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BBC online safety resources for primary schools.

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Each of these collections have been mapped to the Education for a Connected World framework set out by the UK Council for Internet Safety. Pages contain downloadable teacher resource documents with lesson ideas, discussion points and potential homework activities.

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Support for parents and carers to keep children safe online

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While there are huge benefits to being online to stay connected to family and friends, the government recognises many parents feel concerned about the activities and content their children are accessing. This guidance outlines resources to help keep children safe from different risks online and where to go to get support and advice.

Keep your child safe online

It is important to have regular conversations about staying safe online and to encourage children to speak to you if they come across something worrying online.

Talk to your child about the importance of creating a safe online environment, including keeping any log-in details and passwords safe.

These resources will support you to talk to your child about a range of online safety issues, set up home filtering in a child-friendly way and set up age-appropriate parental controls on digital devices:

What harms might my child experience online?

You may have concerns about specific harms which children can experience online. There are more resources to help you understand and protect your child from these, including:

Child sexual abuse

If you are concerned call 999 or report it to the NCA-CEOP.

If your child has been a victim of child sexual abuse - online or offline - and you believe they are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.

If you are concerned that your child has been a victim of online sexual abuse or you are worried about the way someone has been communicating with your child online, you can report it to .

These resources provide information and support for parents and carers on what to do if you're worried about child sexual abuse:

you can contact the NSPCC helpline (0808 800 5000) for support and advice if you have concerns about your own or another child's safety

Stop Abuse Together campaign provides advice and support on how to keep your child safe

Thinkuknow by NCA-CEOP has developed activities to support your child's safe use of the internet

the Lucy Faithfull Foundation's Parents Protect website has advice on how to help protect children from child sexual abuse including a Harmful Sexual Behaviour Prevention Toolkit

if you see sexual images or videos of someone under 18 online, report it anonymously to the Internet Watch Foundation who can work to remove them from the web and help to identify victims and survivors

you can contact Stop It Now! for information and advice if you have concerns about someone's behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour

you can contact The Marie Collins Foundation help@mariecollinsfoundation.org.uk for support, including advice and individual counselling, for your child if they have been subjected to online sexual abuse - support is also offered to parents and carers

Criminal exploitation and county lines, violence and gangs

Our page of advice to parents and carers on keeping children safe from abuse and harm has information on this.

Radicalising content

If you are concerned that any family member, friend or loved one is being radicalised, you can call the police or 101 to get advice or make a Prevent referral, so that they can get safeguarding support.

Support is tailored to the individual and works in a similar way to safeguarding processes designed to protect people from gangs, drug abuse, and physical and sexual exploitation.

Receiving support through Prevent is voluntary, confidential and not a form of criminal sanction.

If you need more help, you can also contact your local authority safeguarding team.

Consensual and non-consensual sharing of nude and semi-nude images and/or videos (also known as sexting or youth produced sexual imagery)

If you are worried about your child sending nude images or videos (sometimes referred to as 'youth-produced sexual imagery' or sexting), provides advice to help you understand the risks and support your child.

If your child has shared nude images, Thinkuknow by NCA-CEOP provides advice on talking to your child and where to get help.

So You Got Naked Online created by South West Grid for Learning, has advice for young people and parents affected by sexting, also available in a SEND (Special Educational Need and Disability) version.

Report Remove is an online tool where young people can request removal of a nude image of themselves which is circulating online.

Cyberbullying

If you are concerned about cyberbullying, you can find government advice and information about how you can protect your child and tackle it if it happens.

Age-inappropriate content and parental controls

Remember to review and adjust privacy and safety settings if you or your child is signing up to a new online service, app or piece of technology.

Internet Matters has step-by-step guides on how to set up parental controls so that you can control what content your child can access online

the UK Safer Internet Centre has guidance on how to switch on family-friendly filters to prevent age-inappropriate content being accessed on devices in your home

the has more information for parents or carers with concerns about their child seeking inappropriate or explicit content online

Apps to help children stay safe online

The BBC has a website and app called Own It. The website helps children navigate their online lives, and the free smartphone app comes with a special keyboard which can intervene with help and support in the moments that children need it the most. It can be downloaded for free in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

SafeToNet is an app for parents to help them protect their children from online risks like cyberbullying and sexting, while respecting their child's rights to privacy. The SafeToNet Foundation is providing UK families with free-for-life access to SafeToNet during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Mental health

If you are worried about your child's mental health, the NHS has published guidance on mental health and wellbeing.

If you are worried that someone you know is suicidal, including your child, Samaritans provides advice on how you can support others.

Support for children

If your child is worried or needs support, they can get advice and support from Childline (0800 1111) or download the 'For Me' app.

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Every child deserves to feel safe online - and we all have a part to play. Find out more about online safety from the experts.

Children and young people are online more than ever before.  In fact, 7-16-year-olds who use the internet say that they spend almost four hours a day online ( Childwise, 2021). Plus, half of ten-year olds now own their own smartphone ( Ofcom, 2019)

Not only are children spending more time on the web, but the lines between their online and offline lives are becoming increasingly blurred.

Time spent online can be positive. It offers endless opportunities for young people to make friends, have fun and learn new things - they can learn, play and connect with peers. However, it can also pose real-life dangers - from online bullying and threats to sexual abuse and poor mental health.

As a parent or carer, it can be difficult to navigate all the new platforms and games, let alone talk to your child about online safety.  Whether they're gaming, chatting, posting, or streaming, we want to support parents to help keep children safe online.

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Campaigning for change

We fight to change laws to make society safer for children. Our Wild West Web campaign has pushed for new regulations through the Online Safety Bill to make sure websites, apps and games are safe for children to use. But the draft Bill doesn't go far enough to protect children.
Help us end the Wild West Web

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‘What I wish my parents or carers knew…’: A guide for parents and carers on managing children’s digital lives | Children’s Commissioner for England

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The aim of this guide is to help parents and caregivers talk with their children (aged 4-11 years ) about weight in a positive way.

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The aim of this guide is to help parents and caregivers talk with their children (aged 4-11 years ) about weight in a positive way.

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Parent Resources - SOS Approach to Feeding

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Your support to raise Happy, Healthy Eaters

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If you, or someone in your family, has diabetes eating well can be difficult. We have put together the Enjoy Food guides to help everyone affected by diabetes put the excitement back into cooking and enjoying a healthy diet. Enjoy Food African-Caribbean diet Enjoy Food South Asian. Available on Diabetes UK Online Shop.

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South Asian people are more likely to develop heart disease than the general population, so it’s especially important to go for a heart-healthy diet. See how you can make some simple swaps.

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Metformin leaflet for young people, their families and carers 

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Your flavour toolbox for South Asian cooking

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Your flavour toolbox for South Asian cooking

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Your flavour toolbox for South Asian cooking

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Try these tips to make your favourite foods healthier, without losing the great flavours of your traditional meals.

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Welcome To Hampshire Healthy Steps : Barnardos - Hampshire Healthy Steps

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We offer advice, information, and support about healthy eating, how to get more active, how to sleep well, and ways to keep our teeth healthy. Our groups are designed to be fun, and interactive and to encourage children to get involved.

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HappyMaps for Primary school age children and parents

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Advice for Children, Parents and Professionals supporting young people in Primary School (and older). Support available for families including websites, books, videos, helplines and online chat options, and much more. See A-Z

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HappyMaps - Find the best support, advice and information on young people's mental health, all in one place. For Parents, Professionals and Young People.

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Award-winning website for children's mental health resources. Expert advice and top tips for parents on common problems, what's normal and where to find he

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Your Kid’s Table is a website run by pediatric (American) occupational therapists.  With nearly 50 years of combined experience and collectively treating nearly 1000 children directly, and thousands more online, we want to share the best, proven ways to help kids with sensory issues, picky eating, sensory diets, feeding milestones, and toddlers/babies that refuse to eat!

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Alisha Grogan is a pediatric occupational therapist and mom. I help parents with picky eaters and kids with sensory processing.

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The 4 Hidden Causes Behind Sensory Needs, ADHD, & Big Emotions

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With a little planning you can look forward to your packed lunches and enjoy a tasty, nutritious meal rather than a dried out sandwich. By choosing something from the four main food groups at each meal you can be sure your meals are healthy and well balanced.

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With a little planning you can look forward to your packed lunches and enjoy a tasty, nutritious meal rather than a dried out sandwich. By choosing something from the four main food groups at each meal you can be sure your meals are healthy and well balanced.

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Whisk the eggs with the milk, smoked paprika and half the cheese in a bowl. Add the cooked veg. Pour the egg mixture into the muffin holes and top each with the remaining cheese and a few chives, if you like. Bake for 15-17 mins or until golden brown and cooked through.

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Make these mini egg muffins for an easy breakfast or lunch with the kids. Add chopped ham, bacon or smoked salmon, if you fancy

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Wake up to a jar of delicious and nutritious overnight oats. Mix them with berries, nuts and spices for an energising breakfast to power you through the day.

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T2DM healthy eating (Ukrainian resource)

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T2DM healthy eating (Ukrainian resource)

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Let’s be Cholesterol SMART with Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)

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Let’s be Cholesterol SMART with Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)

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Yoga is great to try as a family, you don't need a big space or much equipment. There are many different styles of yoga to try, with varying levels of difficulty but all involve holding poses, meditation and controlled breathing. Yoga is perfect for increasing fitness, flexibility or just a way to relax and once you know a few poses you can practice together, anywhere. You can find a lot of great yoga videos for kids online for you to try together.

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Whether it's a rainy day or the school holidays, it can be difficult to find things to do with children to keep them active at home. Have a look at our easy ways to get you and your kids moving.

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Metformin leaflet for young people, families and carers

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At-home workouts for kids | Get moving with these fun exercise videos

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Staying fit and healthy is just as important for kids as it is for grown-ups, but it can be difficult to find ways to make it fun. Following along to a fun and engaging workout video will help improve their cognitive and motor function and reduces stress in a fun and light-hearted setting.

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Practical Portions for PWS | Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK

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Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, Solve Feeding Problems, and Expand Your Child's Diet

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Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, Solve Feeding Problems, and Expand Your Child's Diet

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Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, Solve Feeding Problems, and Expand Your Child’s Diet : Fraker, Cheri, Fishbein Dr., Dr. Mark, Cox, Sibyl, Walbert, Laura: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, Solve Feeding Problems, and Expand Your Child’s Diet : Fraker, Cheri, Fishbein Dr., Dr. Mark, Cox, Sibyl, Walbert, Laura: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Familiar with the five-a-day message but struggling to persuade your kids to eat their fruit and veg? Read on for 30 practical tips to get more fruit and veg into your child's diet.

The food a child eats in their early years can influence their dietary habits later in life, so it's important to instil the right habits and to nurture a healthy relationship with food. Guidelines suggest that three balanced meals a day with up to two healthy snacks should ensure your child's nutritional needs are met. Introducing new foods regularly helps maintain balance and interest and encourages your child to explore new tastes and textures.

What counts as your five-a-day?

All fresh, frozen, dried and canned fruit and vegetables counts towards the five-a-day target. Ideally aim for two portions of fruit and three of vegetables each day.

Why should my child eat five-a-day?

Regularly eating a wide variety of fruit and vegetables may help your child:

maintain a healthy weight

support their body's ability to fight off infection

maintain a healthy gut and digestive system

build strong, healthy bones

support a healthy heart and circulation

reduce inflammation

support healthy eyes and vision

and reduce the risk of certain cancers.

How much does my child need to eat?

There is no set guidance on the portion size for children, it really depends on your child's age, gender and activity levels. A useful tip is to aim for an amount that fits in the palm of your child's hand. However, because fruit and vegetables are typically low in energy and nutrient-rich your child may eat larger portions if they wish.

Are there any fruits and vegetables that should be limited?

Fruit juices, smoothies and purées made from 100 per cent fruit (no added sugar) count only once towards your five-a-day. This is because juices and smoothies are a source of 'free sugar' the type we are advised to cut back on. For this reason, guidelines recommend we limit our intake to one (150ml glass) per day.

Beans and pulses also only count once. This is because, although they are a good source of protein and fibre, they don't contribute the same mix of vitamins and minerals that other fruit and vegetables do.

What doesn't count towards your five-a-day?

Potatoes, yam, plantain and cassava do not count, although sweet potatoes and squash do. The reason for this is that regular white potatoes and yam are often included as the starchy component of a meal, replacing pasta, rice, bread and noodles.

30 easy ways to encourage your child to eat their five-a-day

Helping your child hit their five-a-day is easier than you think, check out these practical tips:

Start the day well
1. Make it savoury
Savoury breakfasts can make a more sustaining start to the day - use favoured ingredients like baked beans, serve on toast or alongside eggs or ham.

½-2 tbsp baked beans counts as one of five-a-day.
2. Breakfast with a twist
Kids are much more likely to eat vegetables when they're served in a fun or interesting way - try these egg wraps with tomatoes and mushrooms.
3. Hide the veg
Leafy greens wilt down when added to hot dishes making them the perfect partner for eggs or beans.

½-2 tbsp green leafy veg counts as one portion.

The whole family will love these saucy bean baked eggs.
4. Go for mighty mushrooms
Grill some mushrooms and serve with toast and ham or try our mushroom baked eggs with squished tomatoes.

1-4 button mushrooms counts as one portion.
5. Add a touch of sweetness
If your little ones prefer a sweet start to the day, sprinkle sultanas or raisins on porridge or fortified cereal. Make sure you limit these options to meal times only and no more than once per day because of their free sugar content.

Try our carrot cake porridge or our tasty apple & sultana porridge.

½-1 tbsp dried fruit counts as one portion.
6. Use whole fruits
Adding natural sugars to porridge and breakfast cereals in the form of sweeter varieties of fruit is a healthier option to table sugar or syrups. Tropical fruits like banana, pineapple or mango are useful - our baked banana porridge makes the perfect example.
7. Fresh and juicy
Serve a glass of 100 per cent unsweetened juice alongside breakfast. This is another one which should be limited to mealtimes and no more than once per day.

1 small glass (150ml) counts as one portion.
8. Start the day strong
At the weekend, make breakfast more substantial with a brunch the whole family will enjoy, such as this one pan egg & veg brunch.

Snack well
9. Dips and dippers
Tasty dips with vegetable sticks, cherry tomatoes or slices of sweet pepper make nutritious finger food. If your child doesn't like strong flavours like garlic, they'll love our kid-friendly version of hummus.
How much is a portion?
½-2 tbsp hummus

2-6 small slices of pepper, cucumber or carrot sticks

2-4 cherry tomatoes
10. Sweet enough
Make fruit more interesting by combining bright colours on skewers or creating frozen treats like our vegan banana ice cream.

Try these delicious favourites:
How much is a portion?
½-1 thin slice of melon

1 small banana

3-10 grapes

3-10 berries

½-1 apple, pear or tangerine

Lighter lunches
11. Perfect pasta salad
Versatile salads can be packed up and taken to school, this Greek salad pasta is perfect, and school-age children can get involved in cooking it themselves.

Pasta salads the whole family will love:
12. It's got to be pizza
Family favourites don't have to be off limits, our rainbow pizza uses a light, crisp base and is topped with passata, peppers, broccoli, tomatoes and olives.

Why not create your own version, baking the base from scratch.
13. Super soups
Naturally sweet root vegetables make the perfect base for a delicious soup, our carrot & parsnip version supports the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients, helps maintain energy and keeps hunger at bay.

Try these kid-friendly soups:
14. Savvy swaps
Although regular potatoes don't count towards your five-a-day, sweet potatoes do, so making a simple swap is an easy way to up your child's nutrients. Another one is swapping out pasta, like spaghetti, for courgetti.

Check out these tasty ideas:
15. Fabulous frittata
A veg-loaded frittata makes a nutritious choice and its versatility means it can be enjoyed for brunch, lunch or supper.

Here are some of our favourites:
16. That's a wrap
Switch up their sandwiches and offer these tasty options instead:
17. Lovely lunchbox
Make your little one's lunchbox special with these smart veg-packed ideas.

After school
18. Fruity options
If snacking from the fruit bowl just doesn't happen, dress up whole fruit with these tempting ideas:
19. Cool it
On hot days get your kids to reach for something cooling yet good for them with one of our iced coolers.
20. Be prepared
Bridge the gap between school and supper with savoury snacks that'll provide at least one of your five-a-day. Make sure you have the ingredients to throw these together:

Nourishing dinners
21. Flavour-boosting ingredients
It's easier than you think to boost the fruit and veg in their meals. Check out these family favourites that all supply two of your five-a-day.
How much is a portion?
1 tbsp of tomato puree

½-1 small onion

½-2 tbsp sweetcorn
22. Try something new
Keep mealtimes different by introducing a new fruit or veg each week - experiment with sweet fruits added to a savoury dish or just try a new veggie side.

Get started with these ideas:
23. Pack in the pulses
Packed with fibre, a useful plant source protein and a budget-busting way to make meat go further, adding beans and pulses to meals boosts your five-a-day. Here are some ways to use them:

½-2 tbsp of cooked lentils, peas or beans counts as one portion.
24. Savvy sides
A side dish can add one or more to your 5 a day count - try these tasty ideas.
How much is a portion?
½-2 tbsp sweetcorn

3-6 wedges sweet potato

3 small florets of broccoli

½-2 tbsp spring greens
25. Tea time for toddlers
Make tea fun with recipes like our pizza veggie face.

Check out other ideas to cram in more of their five-a-day with our toddler recipes.
26. Summer favourites
Build five-a-day into your BBQ with recipes like our jerk pork & pineapple skewers. If your kids tend to avoid the salad bowl, give these tempting recipes a go:
27. Get them cooking
Kids are far more likely to eat the food they've prepared and cooked themselves, so get older children involved in the prep. Here's some ideas to get you started:
28. Berry nice
Give them naturally sweet berries for an after-dinner treat. Strawberries are low in calories and packed with vitamin C, just seven berries count as one of your five-a-day. Try these delicious ideas:
29. Perfect puds
Who doesn't love a pudding? These fruity ideas are handy for increasing your child's five-a-day count:
30. Before bed snack
Certain fruits including kiwi, banana, pineapple and oranges have been reported to increase levels of melatonin, the hormone that helps manage sleep patterns. So if tummies are still rumbling in the evening, a snack that includes one of these fruits may help, and shouldn't disrupt a peaceful night.

Get inspired with our five-a-day recipes.

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There are many ways to support a child with sensory processing differences. On this page you will find useful films, training, resources and links to help.

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Step 1: Identify the child or young person's (CYP's) sensory preferences

Every person is unique, each developing likes or dislikes. For example, we get dressed, eat and carry out tasks in a particular way. We have preferences for personal space, often influenced by our environmental, psychological and emotional factors.

What strategies is the CYP using? For example, making sounds/humming in order to sit and complete tasks in the classroom.

What sensory motor experience is the child seeking? For example, chewing pen top or sleeve, constantly moving position while sat.

Is it working for the CYP? - in other words does the strategy improve their engagement or ability to function in the classroom?

If not, does the strategy need to be changed? For example, it isn't improving function or is inappropriate behaviour or placing others at risk.

Remember: However disruptive a sensory behaviour maybe you must never take away a sensory-motor strategy without replacing it with one that works better or is more appropriate for the CYP age/or minimises risk to others.

Step 2: Sensory detective work

When observing a CYP you will need to note how they react to different types of touch, movement, smells, visually, sound, temperature and pain. It is important to note whether they are stiff, floppy, coordinated as well as their behaviour which may indicate a task is challenging. This may include being uncooperative, anxious or avoidant.

Observe the CYP in various settings in school (hall, playground and classroom)

Observe the CYP based on the demands of a task

Observe at different times of the day/with different CYP or supporting adults present

Look for patterns of behaviour

Step 3: Complete sensory observation (CSO) checklist

Complete the Complete sensory observation (CSO) checklist from the sensory circuits manual (page 55).

Step 4: Praxis checklist

Complete the checklist below which will help identify difficulties related to sensory motor skills. When you have identified areas of need you can tailor a circuit to not only support self-regulation but promote motor skill acquisition. For example, difficulties using cutlery or dressing skills require use of two hands together. Activities in the organising section of a sensory circuit, such as lying prone on a scooter-board and throwing beanbags onto a target will help promote bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together). Poor balance may indicate poor core stability so activities that utilise tummy muscles (core) or challenge balance such as using a space-hopper or hopping will help promote muscle tone.

Follow the symbols which are used throughout the manual and attached to each suggested activity to help plan a circuit to address underlying needs (refer to page 12-15). Symbols include praxis, proprioception, vestibular system, tactile input, bilateral and balance.

Sensory motor checklist

Do any of these statements apply? If yes then include activities to improve function in these areas
Vestibular:

Avoids P.E/ team activities.

Loses balance easily or fatigue when completing school work (slumped posture).

Appears uncoordinated or floppy

Tactile: Good tactile processing is required in order to develop manual dexterity/ mature fine motor skills through discrimination of temperature, texture. Size and shape. For example, when doing up buttons on clothing.

Unable to adjust force/direction when throwing a ball

Using too much pressure when using a pen/pencil

Difficulty manipulating small objects

Bilateral: Ability to cross the midline is a precursor to development of bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together). CYP need to be able to cross the midline of their body to write from left to right, jump with two feet together, use cutlery, dress themselves and during most self-care activities.

Balance: Balance is required to maintain seating postures so a CYP can sit on a chair and listen to the teacher speaking without conscious effort, put shoes and socks on, navigate stairs/changes in levels, dynamic movement, running and jumping. Balance is closely linked to our vestibular system and can be static balance (sitting/standing on one leg) or dynamic such as dribbling a ball or walking along a beam.

Step 5: Identify two targets to measure progress
If the CYP has no sensory motor difficulties then it may not be necessary to identify 2 targets.
Where you have identified a sensory-motor difficulty use the checklist to select area of need, e.g. Bilateral. Before commencement of first Sensory Circuit session you will need a baseline to measure progress.

For example, 'Maisie is unable to use scissors to cut a straight line.' This skill involves using two hands together, one to hold and manipulate the paper whilst the other hand uses the scissors.

By incorporating bilateral activities into a daily circuit, or minimum of three times-a-week for 15 minutes, this will support Maisie's development of scissor skills.

It will be helpful to use the Sensory Circuit Target sheet on page 58 as you will be asked to provide records as evidence towards a request for an OT referral should no progress be made over 4 consecutive terms.

Step 6: Review progress against targets on a termly basis

If achieved then set progressive targets, if not achieved then adapt the activity to decrease the challenge.

*referral criteria for accessing OT. The Therapy One Point 0300 123 2650 is available to respond to any queries you may have to help bespoke a sensory circuit to a CYP's needs.

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Building a positive relationship with food and your body

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