Risk Behaviours - My Family Coach

At Risk Behaviours

Understand and support your child through challenging emotions and risky situations.

We’re here to help you have those difficult conversations, build your relationship with your child, and know when to seek professional support.

- How can I keep my child safe from drugs, smoking and alcohol?
- What can I do if my child self-harms?
- How can I talk about difficult topics like pornography?

Our At Risk Behaviours collection helps you find the best ways to support your child and understand the reasons behind their behaviour.

Understand feelings & emotions

Practical strategies to support

Ages & stages of emotional development

The At Risk Behaviour Collection

Worrying Signs Your Child’s Becoming Radicalised

What to do if you're worried your child's been exposed to extremist views, or is becoming radicalised.

Could Your Child be Self-Harming?

Signs that your child may be self-harming and ways to have conversations with them.

Is‌ ‌Your‌ ‌Child‌ ‌Having‌ ‌Suicidal‌ ‌Thoughts?‌

Find clues to your teen's suicidal thoughts, links to self harm and how you can help.

Supporting Your Child if They are Self-Harming

We share short-term strategies and long-term ways to support your child if they are self-harming.

Screen Time | Episode 6: Role Models

Changing your own online habits can help your child see that technology doesn't need to dominate family life.

Screen Time | Episode 5: Social Media

Find out how you can talk with your child about social media and keep them safe online.

Screen Time | Episode 4: On-Screen Violence

Find out how you can have positive conversations with your child about the things they watch on TV and online,

Screen Time | Episode 3: Online Safety

How can you help your child stay safe online without frightening them about the dangers?

What If My Child Shows Signs of an Eating Disorder? | Kerri Fleming

Find out about the signs your child may have an eating disorder and how you can best support them.

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Webinar Recording: What Can I Do When My Child Feels Angry?

March 26, 2025

Video

Expert guest, Gary Nicholls, shares suggestions for supporting children when they feel angry.

Simple Ways to Stop Your Child Spitting

March 24, 2025

Quick Read

Understand why your child spits, finding ways to reduce the behaviour and help them communicate in other ways.

How Can I Stop My Child Screaming?

March 24, 2025

Quick Read

Teach your child how to communicate calmly, without the need for screaming.

Helping Your Angry Child Calm Down

February 23, 2025

eBook

Download our FREE eBook to understand the triggers behind your child’s anger and simple strategies to best support them. Our 14-page eBook is crammed full of helpful support for parents and carers of children and teenagers.

How to Help Your Child Listen to You

February 23, 2025

eBook

Download our FREE eBook to find ways you can get the whole family communicating with each other – without shouting! Our 16-page eBook is crammed full of helpful support for parents and carers of children and teenagers.

Understanding Your Young Child’s Behaviour

February 23, 2025

eBook

Download our FREE eBook to support your young child through the ups and downs of family life. Our 30-page eBook is crammed full of helpful behaviour ideas and inspiration for parents and carers of 2-5-year-olds.