Tips for parents Talk and being open with your child about online safety. Educate them about how what they post online can be very difficult to remove. Discuss with them the risk of posting and sharing photos online of themselves. Children and young people need to understand and be aware that anyone can have an […]
Research shows that knowing what’s going on in your child’s life, knowing where they are, and knowing their friends and their friend’s parents all have a protective effect. Use opportunities such as events on television or celebrity pregnancies to open up a discussion about romantic relationships. It is important that they understand the difference between
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Puberty can be an overwhelming time for both you and your child as all of these changes take place. It is important to offer your child reassurance that puberty is an exciting time with lots of new opportunities and that the changes they are experiencing are normal. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s
Rather than letting a problem happen over and over again take time to pause and think through the best way to respond: In a healthy relationship, you should feel: ‘Tune’ in to what is happening Make a plan Prevention Plan Step by Step Plan Ref: Parents Plus 2016
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It can be hard to make friends Meeting new people can sometimes make young people nervous. Some of the thoughts which might run through their head may include: It’s important that your child understands other people might be feeling just as nervous. Fitting in We all want to fit in and feel like we belong.
A We all need a system for managing and paying bills. But it should be one that suitsour own needs and helps us stay in control of our finances. A pile of bills gatheringin a drawer can stress you out. And unpaid bills will cost you more if you have to paylate-payment fees or if
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Mental health Your child’s mental health involves how they think and feel about themselves, others and how they interpret events in everyday life. It is their ability to cope with change, transition, significant life events and stresses they may face daily. Understanding your child’s mental health difficulty If your child is struggling with a mental
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Anxiety in children Anxiety is one of the most common childhood mental health difficulties and is the word used to describe a fear or worry which does not go away. It’s normal for children to feel worried or anxious from time-to-time. For example, when they’re starting school or nursery, or moving to a new area.
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Useful links National City & County Childcare Committees Website – www.myccc.ieNational Parents Council (Early Years) – http://www.npc.ie/early-yearsBetter Start – The National Early Years Quality Development Service – www.betterstart.ieDepartment of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) – www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-children-equality-disability-integration-and-youth/First Five Strategy – www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/5d81e-about-first5/Tusla Child & Family Agency – www.tusla.ieNational Council for Curriculum and Assessment – www.ncca.ieAccess
Tip Sheets for Parents: Play and Development in the Early Years The importance of play cannot be emphasised enough. The learning that a child does through play is invaluable to their future learning patterns and to developing their skills so that they can become a happy, motivated and competent adult. Please click on the link
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