This November, ACL Essex (Essex County Council) is running some more free online courses for parents and carers, offering practical advice and support around some of the challenges families can face.

The sessions cover a variety of topics and may be useful for families looking for practical strategies, reassurance, or a better understanding of their child's needs.

A few highlights include:

• Support Your Child to Attend & Enjoy School: for parents and carers whose child may be finding school attendance challenging, struggling with transitions, or feeling anxious about going to school.
• How to Communicate & Connect with Your Teen: for parents and carers looking to strengthen communication, build positive relationships, and better understand their teenager's thoughts and feelings.
• Zones of Regulation: for families whose child finds it difficult to recognise, understand, or manage their emotions and responses in everyday situations.

All courses are free and delivered online, making them easy to access from home.