Looking after a child or young person’s mental health As parents and carers, there are ways we can support our children to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy. For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
Fight, flight and freeze There are three basic responses to worries, it’s good for your child to realise that these are all normal and part of everyday life. It’s ok to feel like this, it’s what we then do next that is important.
Use the worry’o’meter to rate how you are feeling on the 5-point scale. This will help your parents understand how you are feeling and the intensity of your emotion.
Ask yourself, is the worry something you can do anything about? If not, then let the worry go. We realise this is easier said than done, but you can train your mind to do this, or perhaps talk it through with someone else. Remember the saying: ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’! If there is…
Remember, a calm start sets the tone for the rest of the day. If you need ongoing support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can achieve anything! #WeAreHereForYou #AttendanceMatters #HereForYou #SuccessJourney
Attending school on a regular basis is the key to your child doing well at school and will set them up with good habits for later life. It will also give your child the opportunity to: Make friends and improve social interaction Learn new things and develop skills Increase confidence and self-esteem Have better career…