Well-Being

A toolbox of activities such as breathing exercises, coping videos, yoga videos and games that can help children feel calm in a period of disruption.

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/

Supporting parents and carers video - the Anna Freud Centre

This video provides guidance to parents and carers about how they can support themselves and their children during any disruption caused by the coronavirus. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnANLAcpRZ4&feature=youtu.be

Helpful information to answer children’s questions about coronavirus - Place2Be​

https://www.place2be.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/2020/march/coronavirus-information-for-children/

Talking to your child about the coronavirus - YoungMinds

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/

Coronavirus and your wellbeing - Mind

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapse842d2

Advice from YoungMinds for parents

https://youngminds.org.uk/media/3695/how-to-support-your-child_corona.pdf

Advice aimed at young people, but useful for parents.

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-while-self-isolating/

YoungMinds Parents Helpline:
If you are a parent who needs advice about your child’s mental health you can contact the Parents Helpline directly on 0808 802 between 9:30am-4pm. 

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger:
If you are a young person experiencing a mental health crisis you can text YM to 85258 for free 24/7 support.