Anxiety is the largest mental health disorder among children in Britain today. As parents, we are in a unique position to help identify early signs of distress in our children and do something about it. These tips help parents to understand exactly what to do and say to a child who expresses fear and gives ideas for how to better support them.
We all want our children to be confident, but what are the best ways of achieving this? What do we need to do to help them feel happy and confident? Here are some quick tips to set parents on the right track!
Parents are always keen to know how their child’s day has been. It is easy to bombard them with questions when they are tired and hungry! Often, this isn’t a productive approach and these tips remind us that there are easier ways to find out how things went during the school day.
Sometimes, parents need quick tips on ‘the how’ of building resilience in children. Here are a few ideas, sourced from the research evidence to set you on the right path.
To a large extent, it is parental aspirations that determine their children’s desire to set goals and aim higher. These quick tips will help you to understand how parents can aid children’s ability to strive for more at school.
Are you aspirational for your children? Do you fear putting pressure on them? This audio clip provides some food for thought when thinking about how to help your children aim high.
Ask your child to complete this worksheet, and see what you both discover about their social world, relationships and feelings.
Social confidence is highly prized in today’s society. It is not just about our children being able to express themselves, but also being able to cultivate social support, make connections and stand up for themselves. Social confidence is also important for boosting academic outcomes; children who feel like they have a voice are more likely to speak up in class and be articulate.
