A young carer is someone who is under 18 years old and looks after a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, battling addiction, or has a mental health condition. Here’s why they need our support now more than ever. bit.ly/2Y21zlk
Category Archives: Carers
Through Our Eyes
Young carers from across NI form the central focus of five short films, entitled ‘Through Our Eyes’, which will premier at Belfast Children’s Festival #BCF21 tomorrow evening artscouncil-ni.org/news/through-o Produced by @DUDanceNI in partnership with @BarnardosNI and funded by @BBCCiN
Wellbeing Tips for Parents and Carers
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Model a calm attitude to reduce your child’s anxiety. If they’re stressed about going back, find out why. Make a worry list, in order of size, then support your child with a step-by-step plan for their return to class. More #CovidWellbeingNI tips
Prepare for Children returning to School
This week, @MindWisenv are sharing info on the anxieties surrounding parents & carers as they prepare their children going back to school.
They have great tips on how to cope with emotions & making wellbeing a priority. Find out more> http://covidwellbeingni.info/relationships.html
