It’s back to school day for many young children in NI. Understandably this will be an unsettling time for some children. As part of the #CovidWellbeingNI campaign we’ve been sharing ways to help you support your child’s mental health.
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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
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
