It’s time to get back on track and look after your and your children’s mental health.
The past 18 months have been extremely difficult for families and have caused serious disruption to family life. Different households face different challenges – but one thing everyone has in common is their mental health, and the importance of looking after it. Now it’s time to get back on track and look after your and your children’s mental health.
“Boosting Family Wellbeing” will familiarise parents with principles that build children’s happiness, confidence and independence – things like empowerment, safety, choice, working together and trustworthiness. The campaign will also give parents guidance and tips for weaving these principles into everyday moments, helping them to foster confidence and sense of responsibility in their children.
Tips like: Before your mealtime, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, give your child a clear instruction on how to set up the plates and cutlery at the table. They can be responsible for the table layout and where the family sit.
Or even try uninterrupted time! Try sitting down with your child each day for a little uninterrupted time together. Watch them, notice what they are doing and let them know you are interested. This will help them see that their interests and needs are important.
For more tips on simple ways to help boost your family’s wellbeing, visit ParentClub.scot
