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Expect the return to the classroom to bring out strong feelings. Instead of trying to fix your child’s emotions, empathise. Recognise that this is tough but they’ll adapt and it’ll likely make them more resilient. For more #CovidWellbeingNI tips go to bit.ly/3ks8YFc
What can we do, as parents, to help safeguard our children against mental health risks? Check out our recent ParentLine podcast interview with @profsiobhanon today! Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=ghtZq1 Listen: buzzsprout.com/861409/8067913 #MentalHealth #Lockdown #Parenting #Podcast
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
Art competition. Theme/prompts – 1. Empowering youth 2. Hope for the Future 3. Developing a Healthy and Resilient Mindset. Winner will have their art work displayed across all our social media platforms. Ensure your own personality is reflected in the art @NIMentalHealth
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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
