Useful Links for Parent Support
Many families struggle from time to time. There are lots of resources and websites available to provide support to parents and families when things are difficult at home.
Sometimes these sites can be very overwhelming as so much information has been shared. We’ve tried to signpost support for the following areas. The links should take you directly to the key areas of the websites.
General Wellbeing and Mental Health support for all
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Bedtime Routines
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/healthy-sleep-tips-for-children/
Support with challenging behaviour at home
https://maudsleycharity.org/familiesunderpressure/
Eating
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/eating-tips.html
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life
Children’s Mental Health
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/childrens-mental-health/
Exercise
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities/indoor-activities
https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities
Gaming
Online Safety
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/6-10/
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
Little activities which can help your child to maintain focus
https://yourkidstable.com/proprioceptive-activities/
Top Tips for Home Learning
https://www.theschoolrun.com/10-home-learning-strategies-from-an-experienced-home-educator
Returning to School
Parent wellbeing
Health: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
Loneliness: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coping-loneliness-during-coronavirus-outbreak/
Financial Worries: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coping-money-worries-and-job-uncertainty-during-covid-19/
Mental Wellbeing whilst staying at home: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/