Resources for Families
A few helpful things, gathered in one place.
There is so much information available to parents and families that it can sometimes be difficult to know where to begin.
This space brings together books, websites, organisations, play resources and other supports recommended by Pebbles Ireland that you may find helpful for you, your child or your family.
Take what feels useful, explore what interests you, and leave what doesn't feel right for your family.
Online Resources
Play Therapy Apps
A collection of interactive online play and creative tools, including virtual sand trays, drawing, puppets and activities for exploring emotions and creativity.
Play Therapy Parenting Podcast
A parent-focused resource offering practical ideas, information and guidance inspired by Play Therapy principles, with a focus on strengthening the parent-child relationship and responding to children with connection and understanding.
Books
The Whole Brain Child
Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
A practical guide helping parents understand how a child’s developing brain influences emotions and behaviour, with accessible strategies for supporting emotional regulation, connection and development.
The Way of Play
Tina Payne Bryson & Georgie Wisen-Vincent
A practical guide showing parents how small, playful moments can support connection, big emotions, communication and social skills, with simple play-based techniques that can be used in everyday family life.
Raising Anxious Children in an Anxious World
Dr Mary O’Kane
A practical guide to understanding childhood anxiety and supporting children through worries and fears.
Find Other Therapists
Find an Occupational Therapist
Find a Speech & Language Therapist
Find a Creative Arts Therapist
Family Resource Centre’s
Family Resource Centres provide local, community-based support for individuals and families, offering information, programmes, activities and practical supports that respond to the needs of their local community.
Other Services
A list of websites and resources of HSE affiliated charities/organisations supporting Mental Health in Ireland.
Support for those (including under 18 years) experiencing suicidal thoughts, engaging or considering self-harming, or for those who have been bereaved by suicide.
Domestic Abuse Support Service for women and children across County Kildare
Ireland’s Autism Charity that provide evidence-based advice, resources, and guidance that the community can trust.
Jigsaw Offers Mental Health Support and Therapy for those aged 12-25 years in Ireland, online or in person.
Provide professional, child-centred therapy and support service to children, families, and groups who have been affected by child sexual abuse or to children under 12 who are displaying sexually harmful behaviours.
Information and Services for Bereaved Children and families in Ireland.
Provides supports, information and community groups for neurodiverse children and families.
Free Phone / Live Chat advice and support service for children and young people up to & including 18 years in Ireland.
Providing all vulnerable children in Ireland with the support they need to overcome childhood adversity.
Free Phone / Live Chat advice and support service for children and young people up to & including 18 years in Ireland.
Ireland’s national organisation supporting people parenting alone, sharing parenting or going through separation, with family support, parenting information, counselling and other services
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Provide Youth Driven Support and Information for teenage / young adults.
Supports and Information for LGBTQ+ Youth between 14-23 years old.
Information on charities and support groups in Ireland that assist with childhood illness.
These resources are shared for general information and signposting only. Pebbles Ireland is not affiliated with, associated with or responsible for the content or services provided by the organisations or resources listed.
Please visit each organisation and resource directly for the most up-to-date information about their services and supports.