April is stress awareness month and it’s more important than ever to be aware of our own stress levels and those of the children in our care. We could all use some help after a tough 12 months! This years’ stress awareness month theme is ‘regaining connectivity, certainty and control’.
Read MoreIt is Children’s Mental Health Week and there has never been a more important time to express feelings and thoughts about mental health and wellbeing as the number of children affected by mental health issues continue to soar during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThis year Children’s Mental Health Week takes place between 1st and 7th February 2021 and the theme is “Express Yourself”. The organisers, Place2Be, are encouraging children, young people and adults alike to explore different ways to express ourselves by sharing feelings, ideas, and thoughts through creative activities such as dance, drama, art, music, poetry, writing and film.
Read MoreCarers Week this year is 8-14 June, the annual campaign to celebrate, thank and raise awareness for the hard work carers of all kinds do.
Read MoreAs both a parent and a teacher I have had many conversations with worried parents and carers regarding how they will manage homeschooling their children whilst the schools are closed due to coronavirus. I understand that some foster carers may be particularly worried as 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreThis year Children’s Mental Health Week takes place between the 3rd and 9th of February. Set up by children’s mental health charity Place2Be, the week highlights the importance of children’s and young people’s mental health. This year’s theme is “Find your Brave”.
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