Emotional Support

Online resources – Master the Mind Master Anything podcast – Kids’ Mental Health Special

Source: Mindset by Dave podcast

Today’s resource is the Master the Mind Master Anything podcast presented by Dave Cottrell (Mindset by Dave). In this episode Dave talks, from one parent to another, about some of the things he has learned as a parent and how these can be applied in your relationships with your own kids.

Listen to the podcast here.

Emotional Support

Online resources – Mental Health Family Hour

Today’s resource is the hugely popular Mental Health Family Hour with Sam Tyrer (Change Talks), and Dave Cottrell (Mindset by Dave) and this episode is about becoming a new parent.

Poverty, parenting and mental health

How the pandemic has impacted upon families

Source: The King’s Fund

Jo Davies, CEO at WILD Young Parents’ Project, discusses how the pandemic has shone a spotlight on health inequalities and impacted young families and their mental health in Cornwall.

She also shares the important role that charities and voluntary organisations have played during Covid-19 in providing practical and emotional support. Jo challenges leaders to be courageous in their ongoing response to the pandemic and to listen to the voices of local communities.

Watch her 4 minute video here:

Returning to school after lockdown

Top tips for parents

With many children going back to school, there may be mixed emotions and feelings from different family members. The Mental Health Foundation have some practical advice to make the transition from home to school as smooth as possible. Their top tips include:

  • Talking – talk about their worries/concerns about going back to school
  • Get your children into a good sleep routine
  • Talk about the daily routines of school life
  • Develop coping strategies including breathing exercises, seeing friends or exercise
  • Make yourself available as much as possible, even simple things like going for a walk or baking may allow your child opportunities to talk rather than asking them directly
  • Be positive and discuss all the good things that are happening

For more details or resources to use at home click here.