General information · September 2026 · Independent clinical review pending
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For babies: support the caregiver
This section is for adults, not a screen-based activity for babies. Everyday attention, talking and responding to your baby are opportunities for connection. If you are depleted, think about who can help with practical care. A website cannot assess feeding, development, sleep safety or your baby’s health; take those questions to an appropriate professional.
For toddlers and preschoolers: make today understandable
Use simple, truthful information about who is caring for them and what happens next. Familiar activities can provide continuity when adult circumstances change. Do not promise visits or plans that are uncertain.
After a frightening moment
A child should not be responsible for fixing an adult’s feelings. An adult can acknowledge what happened without blame or adult detail. If danger is ongoing, prioritise appropriate help rather than reassurance that is not true. Seek professional guidance about distress that worries you; a picture card is not a treatment.
When an adult is away
Explain only what you know, at a level the child can understand. Focus on the caregiver and reliable next step. Avoid asking a child to carry messages, choose sides or monitor another parent. The same principle applies when adults live apart.
One step you could take
- Choose one familiar activity you can share today.
- Identify who can help with practical care.
- Ask a professional about health or developmental concerns.
Sources and limits
Sources inform this guide; the suggested actions are editorial guidance, not a validated treatment. Research cannot diagnose an individual or establish another person’s motives. Evidence cutoff: 1 September 2026.