Important Notices
20 Words of affirmation every child wants to hear
- I think you are fantastic!
- You did a great job!
- You make me smile.
- Thanks for being such a hard worker.
- You are a great example.
- I am just telling someone how proud I am of you.
- You did that so well!
- Good thinking!
- You give the best hugs.
- You are so brave.
- That was a kind thing to do.
- You are a great person.
- You are the kind of friend I wanted when I was your age.
- I appreciate you so much.
- You make me laugh.
- What a great idea.
- I love when you are around.
- I am really proud of you.
- You have a big heart.
- You can achieve anything you put your mind to.
Signs to look out for if you have children at home during lockdown
Royal Children's Hospital paediatrician Dr Anthea Rhodes said it might not be obvious if lockdown is taking a toll on your kid's mental health.
"The big difference is they're not going to communicate that in a way that we can understand - 'hey Mum, I'm feeling really overwhelmed by this whole idea of remote learning again' - but instead they're going to communicate it often through behaviour," she said.
"Is your child a bit more withdrawn than normal? Are they overreacting to things? Are they melting down? All of those things are signs that they're telling you, this is big stuff and they need help dealing with it."
If you need someone to talk to, call:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
If you’d like to listen to a brief version of the full radio segment here’s the link: