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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