Mental Health Awareness Week

9th May 2022A Hearn

The theme of the 2022 Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘Loneliness’. Loneliness is affecting more and more of us in the UK and has had a huge impact on our physical and mental health during the pandemic. Our connection to other people and our community is fundamental to protecting our mental health, and we need to find better ways of tackling widespread feelings of loneliness – and we can all play a part in this.

Reducing loneliness is a major step towards creating a mentally healthy society, so the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is aimed at raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it.

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Place 2 Be: Parenting Advice

30th March 2022A Hearn

A website for parents sharing practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and manage behaviour.

https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/

Parenting Smart is a hub of short, useful articles written by Place2Be’s parenting experts. Each article, aimed at parents of children aged 5 to 11, shares practical advice on a number of different topics.

These topics include:

  • Difficulties at mealtimes
  • Sibling rivalry
  • Peer pressure
  • Safe social media use
  • Co-parenting following a separation or divorce
  • Arguments and conflicts

Helping Your Child Cope with Media Coverage of Traumatic Events

10th March 2022A Hearn

Seeing coverage of upsetting world events in the news, online or on social media can be distressing for children, especially in today’s 24-hour news cycle. But there are things parents can do to help children make sense of them.

Parentzone share five steps to help them cope, as well as resources for further support:

Helping Your Child Cope with Media Coverage of Traumatic Events

Digital activities to boost childrens’ wellbeing this half term

9th February 2022A Hearn

Half term is on the horizon, and while your child might be looking forward to the week off, you might be wondering how to keep them occupied and active – especially if you aren’t able to get out and about.

More time at home can mean more time online – and there are plenty of apps, games and ideas that can boost energy levels and wellbeing, while having fun as a family. Here are some of ideas:

https://www.parents.parentzone.org.uk/morearticles/digital-activities-childrens-wellbeing

Stop Abuse Together

28th January 2022A Hearn

A new government resource to help keep children and young people safer from sexual abuse.
The new ‘Stop Abuse Together’ website (stopabusetogether.campaign.gov.uk) can help parents and carers learn to spot the signs, have regular conversations with their child which can help keep them safer, and know when it’s right to reach out for more support.