Guidance for parents/carers on supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing
Guidance during COVID-19
During this time, it’s important that you take care of your family’s mental health – there are lots of things you can do, and support is available if you need it.
This advice is to help adults with caring responsibilities look after the mental health and wellbeing of children or young people, including those with additional needs and disabilities, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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NSPCC
Coronavirus has changed lots of things about family life. And we know that some parents and carers might be worried about how to manage stress and changes to their daily routines. It's important to remember that everyone copes with change and stress in different ways. We've got some hints and tips you might find helpful.
NSPCC
Wellbeing advice for all those supporting children and young people
Anna Freud
There is much that each one of us can do to support the wellbeing of those in our lives, including children and young people who may already be vulnerable or suffering from mental health difficulties.
Anna Freud
Advice on dealing with school closures and talking to children about COVID-19
British Psychological Society (BPS)
The British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP) has published tips for schools, parents and carers dealing with the unprecedented school closures.
British Psychological Society (BPS)
A downloadable guide for children about Coronavirus
Children’s Commissioner
The guide aims to answer children’s questions about coronavirus, tell children how to stay safe and protect other people and how to help them make the best of their time at home.
Children’s Commissioner
An educational resource for all adults on children's mental health
MindEd
MindEd for Families has advice and information from trusted experts and will help you to understand what problems occur, what you can do to best support your family, and how to take care of yourself.
MindEd
Advice on supporting grieving children during the coronavirus outbreak
The Child Bereavement Network
The outbreak of coronavirus is a worrying time for us all. The Child Bereavement Network have put together some information to help keep you up to date.
The Child Bereavement Network
Other useful links:
Keep Calm and Have Fun- KS1
Even very young children can feel stressed and anxious, especially during times of change or upheaval. Luckily, there are lots of simple activities you can do together to help your little one learn to calm themselves.
Try these simple relaxation and mindfulness activities together and help your child learn to calm down when they feel stressed or anxious.
Cbeebies- Keep Calm
Time to Relax
Coronavirus: How to BOSS being stuck at home!
Newsround