Primary Teacher and parent, Liz Mould, reflects on her homeschooling experience and the challenges that she, like many other parents and carers, have faced, and are continuing to face.
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It is important to talk openly to children and reassure them about the changes they are seeing around them due to Coronavirus. Following the school closures, foster children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Children in care are particularly sensitive to uncertainty and any changes to their routine. Many children in care have experienced trauma and attachment issues and may be especially vulnerable at this time. Parents, family members, and other trusted adults play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest and accurate, and that minimises anxiety or fear.
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Whether you are a first time foster carer, or have been fostering for years, having a bank of resources readily available that you can access for parenting support is hugely reassuring. We have compiled a list of useful websites, podcasts and books that our foster carers have recommended.
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