Child in Time

Child in Time Affordable, professional counselling in schools and parent consultations online.

Child in Time connects up a powerful, professional workforce with schools and families.

We’re loving the app - a free, child-friendly resource designed to help children slow down, notice their feelings, and...
11/02/2026

We’re loving the app - a free, child-friendly resource designed to help children slow down, notice their feelings, and find calm through short, playful activities.

It’s a gentle way to support emotional regulation, especially when children are feeling overwhelmed or dysregulated.

💚 Simple
💚 Calm
💚 Designed with children in mind

👉 Find out more at https://superchill.org/

💚 Supporting emotional regulation in younger children can feel overwhelming at times - you’re not alone.Early childhood ...
05/02/2026

💚 Supporting emotional regulation in younger children can feel overwhelming at times - you’re not alone.

Early childhood is a period of big emotions, rapid development, and limited ability to manage feelings independently. Meltdowns, tears, or challenging behaviour are often signs that a child is still learning how to regulate their emotions and needs support from the adults around them. 💭

Our online parent consultations provide a safe, supportive space to explore emotional regulation in young children and to think together about practical, developmentally appropriate ways to support your child’s emotional world. You’ll speak with an experienced therapist who understands early childhood development and family dynamics.

📅 Book today: https://childintime.co.uk/confident-parenting/ -parent-consultation

When children feel angry, they’re not being “naughty”... they’re overwhelmed.Anger is a normal and healthy emotion, but ...
23/01/2026

When children feel angry, they’re not being “naughty”... they’re overwhelmed.

Anger is a normal and healthy emotion, but for children, it can feel intense and unmanageable. When big feelings take over, children often don’t yet have the brain development or skills needed to regulate what’s happening inside them. Instead, their body moves into a fight, flight or freeze response, making calm thinking temporarily unavailable.

This is why reasoning or consequences often don’t work in the heat of the moment - children need co-regulation first, before they can reflect or learn.

In this blog, we explore:

🧒 Why anger looks so big in young children

🧠 What’s happening in the brain during angry outbursts

🧩 How adults can respond in ways that help children feel safe and supported

➡️ Read the full blog: Supporting Children When Feeling Angry

https://childintime.co.uk/supporting-your-child-with-anger/

January can bring change, expectation and transition, especially for children. New routines, returning to school, and th...
12/01/2026

January can bring change, expectation and transition, especially for children. New routines, returning to school, and the emotional weight of a new term can all stir up big feelings.

For young children, the capacity to emotionally regulate is still developing. What children need most when they dysregulate is calm, connection, and support from the adults around them.

So, this year, let’s remember…

🔹 Children aren’t giving us a hard time; they’re having a hard time

🔹 Emotional regulation takes time and support

🔹 Connection comes before correction

As we step into the year ahead, we’re here to support children, parents and schools with thoughtful, professional therapeutic care.

✨ Wishing you a gentle start to the year ✨

✨🎄 The holidays can be lovely, but also overwhelming. If emotions run high, plans go sideways, or your child isn’t feeli...
23/12/2025

✨🎄 The holidays can be lovely, but also overwhelming. If emotions run high, plans go sideways, or your child isn’t feeling ‘it’, it’s okay. Christmas doesn’t need to be perfect.

Take the pressure off. Slow down. Choose what matters for your family, not what’s expected. Small moments of connection and rest count far more than perfect days.

You’re doing your best in a busy season, and that’s enough.

Wishing you a calm, kind Christmas. 🌟

Book Recommendation: The World Belongs to You 📚✨ by Ricardo Bozzi & Olympia Zagnoli.If you’re looking for something upli...
16/12/2025

Book Recommendation: The World Belongs to You 📚✨ by Ricardo Bozzi & Olympia Zagnoli.

If you’re looking for something uplifting for anyone stepping into a new chapter - graduating students, young people in transition, or anyone navigating change - The World Belongs to You is a beautiful choice.

This thoughtful, visually striking book offers simple but powerful reminders about courage, possibility, and the wide-open paths ahead. Its inspiring words make it a meaningful gift for teens starting something new, or finding their way through uncertainty.

A gentle, hopeful read that encourages young people to trust themselves, take brave steps, and remember that the world is full of possibilities. 🌍💛

Perfect for:
🎓 Graduations
🌱 Life transitions
✨ Moments of change and new beginnings

A small book with a big heart! ❤️

Available on Amazon 👇
https://www.amazon.co.uk/World-Belongs-You-Riccardo-Bozzi/dp/076366488X


Need support navigating the teen years? Our therapists are here to help.Adolescence is a time of big feelings, changing ...
12/12/2025

Need support navigating the teen years? Our therapists are here to help.

Adolescence is a time of big feelings, changing identities, new pressures and growing independence… and it’s completely normal for parents to feel unsure about how best to support their teen. 💭

Our online parent consultations give you a space to talk through challenges with an experienced therapist who understands adolescent development.

💚 No long wait times
💚 No long-term commitment
💚 No travel - sessions are online

📅 Book today: https://childintime.co.uk/confident-parenting/ -parent-consultation

💛 Parenting a teen can feel like a whirlwind, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our therapist-written Adolescen...
03/12/2025

💛 Parenting a teen can feel like a whirlwind, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Our therapist-written Adolescent blogs offer practical, compassionate guidance on topics including screen time, identity, gender and sexuality and support for teens navigating ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition).

Whether you’re a parent or carer, you’ll find clear steps to support communication and growing independence, plus advice on when to seek extra help.

Explore our latest posts here ➡️ https://childintime.co.uk/category/adolescence/


When parenting, it’s easy to see only what’s going wrong.🌧️The tantrums, the exhaustion, the worries about whether you’r...
26/11/2025

When parenting, it’s easy to see only what’s going wrong.🌧️

The tantrums, the exhaustion, the worries about whether you’re doing enough - they can take up all the space in your mind. But even on the toughest days, there are moments of connection, progress and love that deserve to be noticed too. 🌿

We encourage parents to pause and look for the small positives… the shared laugh, the brave try, the quiet cuddle. These moments don’t erase the challenges, but they remind us that growth and goodness are always there, even when things feel messy.

✨ Be gentle with yourself. You and your child are both learning.

Today is World Prematurity Day. 💜Each year, around 13 million babies are born prematurely - that’s 1 in 10 births worldw...
17/11/2025

Today is World Prematurity Day. 💜

Each year, around 13 million babies are born prematurely - that’s 1 in 10 births worldwide. Behind every one of those tiny arrivals is a family riding a rollercoaster of fear, hope and exhaustion. 🎢

In the whirlwind of medical updates and hospital stays, there’s often no time to process what’s happened. For many parents, the emotional impact only surfaces later - in anxiety, guilt, or a lingering sense of “what if?”.

We want parents to know: you’re not alone, and these feelings are valid. Healing takes time. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength 💪, not weakness.

If you’re finding it hard, you can speak to:

🌸 Your GP, health visitor or midwife
🌿 Specialist perinatal mental health services
🌼 Bliss, support for parents of premature babies.

Bliss - https://www.bliss.org.uk/

👶🧒👧 The Early Years can feel overwhelming… but you’re not alone.Between advice from friends, professionals and social me...
13/11/2025

👶🧒👧 The Early Years can feel overwhelming… but you’re not alone.

Between advice from friends, professionals and social media, it’s easy to feel unsure about what really helps your child settle, grow and thrive. 💭

At Child in Time, our offer calm, professional guidance from qualified child therapists who understand the challenges of early development… from sleep and separation anxiety to emotional outbursts, routines and play.

Together, we’ll help you find approaches that work for your family, which are practical, compassionate and realistic. 🌿

💚 No long wait times
💚 No long-term commitment
💚 No travel - sessions are online

📅 Book today: https://childintime.co.uk/confident-parenting/ -parent-consultation

💚 Exploring Early Years Development – Read Our Latest Blogs…The early years lay the foundations for learning, relationsh...
07/11/2025

💚 Exploring Early Years Development – Read Our Latest Blogs…

The early years lay the foundations for learning, relationships and wellbeing. 🌱

Our latest collection offers gentle, therapist-written guidance for parents and carers – focusing on connection, play, simple routines and emotional understanding. You’ll find practical ideas and reassuring advice to support your child’s growth from babyhood to school start, in a calm, realistic way.

We’ve also been exploring neurodiversity in early childhood – sharing reflections on understanding, acceptance and supporting every child’s unique way of being. ✨

Explore our latest posts here ➡️ https://childintime.co.uk/category/early-years-development/

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