Top tips for improved wellbeing and support for your child
1
Tune into Cues
Listen to what your child is saying, notice any physical symptoms.
2
Notice Behaviour
Try to understand what emotion is behind your child’s behaviour.
3
Name the feeling
Talk about emotions and label them, to help your child develop an improved emotional vocabulary.
4
Talk about other's feelings
when watching a show/cartoon discuss how the characters are feeling and acting.
5
Routines
Develop your child’s coping by keeping active, eat well, sleep well, and maintain routine.
6
Be a role model
Express your emotions, let your child know how you are feeling and how you will deal with those emotions, share your stories!
7
Listen to your child's feelings
Stay present and resist the urge to make your child’s feelings go away, support your child to express their feelings so they are heard.
8
Keep yourself well
develop your own coping skills and talk to professionals when needed.
9
Set boundaries
Communicate them with your child.
10
PACE
Try to PACE when supporting your child.