At Sibs we hear from lots of young siblings who need support because their disabled brother or sister has behaviour that challenges.
Check out our advice here for young #siblings aged 7 upwards. sibs.org.uk/youngsibs/info
Author Archives: Sharon
Importance of Play Podcast
The summer holidays are here so now is a good time to think about play.
One of Parenting NI’s podcasts episodes focuses on the importance of play. They spoke to Laura Perry & Aidan Burns from PlayBoard NI about why play is so important for children’s development.
Find out all the facts and listen here: https://parentingni.podbean.com/…/ep-24-importance-of…/
Anxiety Based School Avoidance Podcast
ParentLine NI’s new podcast on Anxiety Based School Avoidance.
Listen in as Kerry chats to Elaine McCrisken from STRIVE NI and explores reasons why a child or young person may be finding it difficult to attend school. As well as discussing practical strategies for parents/carers to support children to return more willingly to the school environment.
Full episode here: https://tinyurl.com/2hwke8ck
Calming Bedtime Activities
Taking just 15 minutes with your little one to do some of these calming activities can really help them settle at bedtime.
Art Activities for Families
Looking for activity ideas to keep the kids entertained?
Place2Be’s Art Room team have created a series of free art projects for families, including:
Tuning In: Mindful Listening
The Creative Gardener: Nurturing Self-Belief
Weather: Noticing Feelings
Portals: Exploring Changes
Space: Navigating Friendships