We have recently added a New page to our Parents tab called Highlees Wellbeing, here you will find lots of advice and help organisations as well as the help available from our Wellbeing team.

 

Feeling Anxious and Worried.

It is okay to feel worried at the moment and there are lots of resources to help and support families at this time.   Below is some websites which can help you.

NSPCC - Shares some advice for parents and suggests books which are designed to help children with anxiety.

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection/coronavirus 

CHILDLINE - Provides online games and activities to support children at this time

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/coronavirus/

KEEP YOUR HEAD - Some great ideas for good wellbeing.

https://www.keep-your-head.com/cyp/CP-MHS/support-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/wellbeing-tips-1

ELSA - This website has some lovely activities to support children who are feeling anxious and some simple child friendly stories to help children understand.

https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/category/free-resources/coronavirus-support/

 

YOUNG MINDS - Some tips for supporting children who are worried

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/parents-guide-to-support-anxiety/