Wellbeing

Supporting your child at home

• Be there to listen – Ask your children how they are doing and ensure they know you are always there for them. For tips on how to talk to your children about mental health follow this link 
• Stay involved in their life – Show interest in their hobbies and interests. This will help you to spot any problems or issues they could be having. 
• Take what they say seriously – Listening and valuing what they are saying helps them to feel valued. This guide can be used to support you further with this. 
• Encourage their interests – Support and encourage your child to explore their interests. Being active or creative, learning new things and being a part of a team helps connect us and boosts mental wellbeing.
• Build positive routines – Try to have structure around regular routines. A good night’s sleep is also important, so have a fixed time for going to bed and getting up. The Sleep Charity has relaxation sleep tips for children.