Information for parents

 

Below are some links to websites and videos.  You may find these helpful to read yourself or if appropriate to show your children.   They offer ways of looking after your own wellbeing.  They offer children reassurance and ways of coping with anxieties, maintaining routines and dealing with not seeing friends….

 

Advice for parents and carers in supporting children’s mental health during the pandemic.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

Hints and tips for parents…

https://www.annafreud.org/what-we-do/anna-freud-learning-network/coronavirus/

Covibook has been written support and reassure children under the age of 7.

https://660919d3-b85b-43c3-a3ad-3de6a9d37099.filesusr.com/ugd/64c685_319c5acf38d34604b537ac9fae37fc80.pdf

CBBC Newsround have produced a range of resources, including videos and advice, for children and young people who might be worried about coronavirus.

http://email.nspcc.org.uk/c/16YtTLvgsdfs1cueRxJKM5Sh8h

Child line has produced a page to support young people with any coronavirus worries.

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/coronavirus/

The NSPCC has created a new webpage with information and advice for parents or carers who are worried a child or young person may be struggling with their mental health or has anxiety.

http://email.nspcc.org.uk/c/170QuDCQNO9AJlXPUWg600qA2L