Parents Resources
Afrikindness Parent team have collated some resources which might be useful and help parents and carers at home with children and young people.
Below we have listed some key areas that parents often seek support and information.
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We update the list regularly, so please ensure you check this page often.
We hope you find these resources useful and that they can be used to support and offer ideas at any time during your parenting journey.
Effective Communications For Teens: Bridging the gap between parent and child
Have you ever found yourself wondering how to better connect with your teenager?
Are there moments when communication feels like a constant challenge—especially with teen boys and girls?
Perhaps you've faced roadblocks where every attempt to engage seems to drift further apart?
You're not alone. This workshop will equip you with practical communication strategies to strengthen relationships within your family and community.
Learn MoreFrom Preparation To Success: Parents’ Guide To The 11 Plus Examination
Are you a parent or guardian of a Year 4 or Year 5 child who is considering taking the 11+ exam - maybe for Grammar or Year 7 Independent School Entry in the UK?
This session will focus on providing the REAL information as regards 11 Plus standardised tests in different regions of the UK, discuss a range of factors that affects students' attainment and performance, and talk about how 11 Plus can help build transferable skills required for future careers.
Learn MoreNeurodiversity :- A 6-Part Parent Talk Series
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 6-part webinar series designed to inform, educate, and provide support to parents, educators, schools, and community leaders on the challenges associated with being neurodiverse.
Interesting discussions, expert views, questions, insights, information, support and much more for families with neurodiverse children
Learn MoreCan’t Read; Won’t Read: Rekindling the Love for Reading in Children and Young People
Reading is a fundamental skill that provides the foundation of a child's education and lifelong learning. However, just 2 in 5 (43.4%) children and young people aged 8 to 18 in England said that they enjoyed reading in their free time in 2023.
What are some of the key challenges and barriers to promoting reading in children and young people, and how can families overcome these challenges?
Learn MoreGCSE & A-level Success – What Parents Need to Know
Access a range of resources, including a free trial session of GCSEPod, offering targeted revision content designed to enhance student learning. Expert panellists, including seasoned educators and qualification specialists, offered detailed insights and practical strategies tailored to support students through their GCSE preparations
Learn MoreUnderstanding Neurodiversity and Pathways to Diagnosis
Through engaging discussions, the webinar addressed prevalent barriers and highlighted the importance of fostering understanding and providing timely and accurate diagnoses for neurodivergent individuals and their families.
Hear a parent share her journey of navigating life with her autistic daughter.
Learn MoreSELF-CARE FOR PARENTS: Nurturing the Nurturers
Self-care for parents goes beyond spa days; it's a holistic practice encompassing emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Contrary to the misconception, it's not a luxury but a necessity for managing stress and fostering resilience.
How do you currently prioritize self-care in your routine, and what impact does it have on your overall well-being as a parent?
Learn MoreEmpowering Young Voices: Breaking Cultural Barriers
‘My Voice Matters’ is about empowering young people with the tools they need to express themselves. Stifling a child's voice could adversely affect their sense of self-worth, mental health and holistic development.
Is your teen finding it challenging to express themselves? Explore practical solutions for fostering open communication and nurturing your teen's mental well-being.
Learn MoreRacial Identity & Mental Health
When a child loses a strong sense of their identity, they often lose self-confidence and self-esteem, making them more vulnerable to racial bullying, limiting behaviours etc. Gain valuable insights into recognizing and addressing identity crises, fostering healthy racial identity development, and supporting your child's mental well-being.
Learn MoreSAFEGUARDING: Parenting in Partnership with Schools
Are we well-informed about safeguarding risks and how to educate our children to recognize and respond to potential dangers? Recent surveys indicate that ''More than 90% of teachers say that safeguarding referrals have risen''.
Parents & Guardians, we have a ROLE to play to safeguard our children
Learn MoreHow Safe Are Our Children Online?
Online Safety: Nurturing Digital Resilience in Today’s Children.
Gain insights into understanding online risks and challenges for Children, the common concerns for parents, strategies and tips to build digital resilience and promote healthy habits for children online.
Learn MoreGCSE & A-level Qualifications with Ofqual
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Are you a parent or guardian of a GCSE or A-level student or a prospective parent who is considering the examinations in the future?
Learn MoreOnline Safety for Children with Janice Richardson
Gain insights into what Online Safety and Digital Citizenship really mean and why they are vital in today's digital landscape.
Are you a parent or guardian with questions and concerns about your child’s safety and privacy online?
Learn MoreNeurodiversity
is an umbrella term used to describe people who have brains that work differently from the average or “neurotypical” people.
Are you a parent with a neurodiverse child or do you need information on how to show support to neurodiverse people?
Learn More