Coping with other people’s reactions to your child’s visible difference
In this guide, we explore how people might react and how you can respond to defuse the situation and model a positive response to your child.
Other people’s reactions to your child’s appearance
Coping with others’ reactions to your child’s appearance can be hard – and at times your child may face extra difficulties such as bullying. Browse our guides.
What to do when people stare at your child
We explore why people stare, share some things you can do to stop it and provide advice to help you and your child cope with unwanted attention.
Handling comments and questions about your child
It can be difficult to receive comments and questions about your child’s appearance. We suggest some different ways you can deal with this.
What can I do if my child is being bullied?
We look at some of the practical steps you can take to stop bullying if you are concerned that your child is being bullied because they look different.
Social life and meeting new people as a parent of a child with visible difference
We share advice on managing difficult social interactions when meeting new people, so you can protect your child and look after yourself.
Recommended resources for children
These recommended books, toys and television programmes were brought together by our campaigners and ambassadors to familiarise children with ideas of difference.