Childcare is often a source of concern for many parents. During the pandemic, almost all providers have been forced to close and children told to stay at home, which has made the situation even more difficult. Financial and other pressures may have meant some uncomfortable conversations with providers.
Our latest article we offer some support on having difficult conversations with childminders and childcare providers. Thank you to our friends Employers for Childcare and Northern Ireland Childminding Association for their input on this article. You can contact either organisation for specific information at this time.
Supporting Dads
The Dads Project have created a booklet to help support dads during Covid-19. It's a collaboration with the dads they work with, including some of their pictures and ideas to try and support them the through change and uncertainty of this time.
Download the booklet online, which has information on looking after your mental health on lockdown and ideas for things to do with your children remotely when isolating.
Thanks to Dads Project funders the National Lottery Community Fund NI.
Managing Children's Challenging Behaviour
Last week we shared some tips on managing challenging behaviour. Our Education Coordinator understands that parents may be seeing a lot of changes in behaviour at the minute and that in lockdown this can be particularly difficult to deal with. Check out Kelly's video for some more tips on keeping your cool and exploring ways to manage behaviour with your child.
Maternal Mental Health Week
Last week for Maternal Mental Health Week, our CEO was delighted to take part in Have You Seen That Girl's Message to Mums video spreading hope and positivity to mums.
We also raised awareness during the week of the Positive Minds for Premature Parents project, which we are delighted to be a partner in with Tinylife and Aware NI.
You can also listen back to our podcast episode which has an open and honest conversation with mums about the impact having a premature baby had on their emotional wellbeing.
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