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An A-Z of Frequently Asked Parenting Questions and How Tooled Up Can Help

The Tooled Up library covers numerous different subjects relating to parenting and education. Our content ranges from articles and interviews about connecting with nature and children’s relationship with fire, to quizzes about clouds and James Bond. But there are some subjects that we are asked about very frequently. We want to make sure that you know exactly where to find the answers to all of these common questions. Hopefully this A-Z will help you to locate what you need in the library. Some of the topics on this list are relevant to children and young people of particular ages or developmental stages. Others are more universal. We could have included many more questions, but we wanted to give you a good snapshot of exactly what we can offer. Enjoy!

April 18, 2023

Books for Earth Day

Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd. We hope you enjoy this list of books for all ages that celebrate our planet and help us to consider what we can do to take care of it.

April 6, 2023

Preparing for GCSE Exams: How Do I Feel and What Can I Do?

Preparing for important tests is always going to feel daunting for our teens. Nudging them to consider things that will help them to feel prepared can help to lessen nerves and anxiety. This simple reflective sheet can prompt them to unpick where they want to get and what they need to do to get there.

March 14, 2023

Top Tips for Reducing Anxiety Around Fire

If your child feels high levels of anxiety about fire, in a way that isn’t proportionate to their exposure or level of risk, it’s important to encourage them to work through their fear. Here are some effective tips for helping equip children with the skills to navigate anxious thoughts and adopt positive coping strategies.

March 5, 2023

Helping Children Who Feel Anxious about Fire: A Webinar with Joanna Foster

Joanna Foster is a leading specialist in the field of child-set fires, working with hundreds of London’s most vulnerable children and families. In this webinar, she talks us through how to manage children’s anxiety around fire and how to create a healthy relationship with it. She outlines useful anxiety-reducing strategies and provides some simple and effective ways of building children’s confidence and self-efficacy around fire safety. We’ve included her top tips as written notes for you to read if you are short of time.

March 5, 2023

Dr Weston Talks with Dr Verity Jones: Climate Change Education, ‘Eco-Anxiety’ and Fast Fashion

Have you ever considered the impact of the climate crisis on young people or really asked how they feel about the constant barrage of bad news that faces them? In this interview, Dr Weston chats with Dr Verity Jones about sustainable futures and education. They talk through optimal ways to discuss issues around climate change with children and young people and outline the things that young people would find helpful. They also discuss the global impact of fast fashion and how our intimate relationship with clothes can be a great way to open up conversations about issues of sustainability. Dr Jones references a vast number of fantastic resources which teaching staff and parents will find useful.

March 2, 2023

Reducing the Risk of Severe Allergic Reactions and Getting Things Right in Schools

Managing pupils’ allergies can be a challenging business. In this webinar, one of the leading paediatric allergy experts in the country, Professor Adam Fox, is joined by allergy parent, Sarah Knight of The Allergy Team – an organisation offering support and training to schools and families. Together, they discuss what ‘optimal’ looks like, outlining what every school needs to know about allergy care and the steps required to reduce the risk of severe allergic reaction. Schools are advised to ensure that as many staff as possible watch this webinar, particularly those from medical teams, senior leadership, pastoral care and catering departments.

January 29, 2023

Visiting the Dentist: A Video for Children

This video is designed for parents to watch with their young children, particularly when the child feels worried or anxious about having their teeth checked, or is visiting the dentist for the first time. It takes children through an actual dental consultation, all the way from entering the building and talking to the receptionist to saying goodbye and (maybe) getting a sticker. On the way, we explore what happens during the check-up and explain why the dentist uses certain tools. It even features a fun quiz!

January 6, 2023

Learning More about Low Mood and Depression with Professor Shirley Reynolds

In this webinar, we are joined by Professor Shirley Reynolds, an expert in teen depression and former podcast guest. She outlines some of the best ways we can protect children’s mental health at an early age, before explaining key things to know about depression in teens and possible treatment pathways. We’ve also included some excellent additional resources and courses if you’d like to learn more.

January 5, 2023

Planning for All Eventualities when Choosing a School or Waiting for Exam Results: An Activity to Help Children Feel Prepared

When children and teens are taking important exams or you are working together to choose their school, it’s vital that both you and they understand all of the options and have a positive plan for all outcomes. They need to know that, whatever happens, there are always avenues open to them and that there are numerous ways of achieving their goals. Help them to research and prepare and ensure that you’ve had plenty of conversations about all of the different pathways. Fill out these Plan A, B and C templates, pop them in envelopes and keep them for results day. On the day itself, open the relevant envelope and use it to help all of the positives shine through.

December 29, 2022