Wellbeing News 

Dear Families,

As we continue to pray for Samantha and support Damira and Susie during this difficult time, your own child may have questions and worries themselves. I have attached an article about how to talk to children about serious illness that may be useful. 

http://How to talk to children about serious illness

Key Points from the article:

• What children can understand and what they want to know depends on how old they are and how they cope with things.
• When talking to your child about illness, ask them questions to get a better understanding of what they know and understand. Share information in a clear way. How you share the information will depend on your child's age; they do not need to know everything, so gauge what information they can manage. 
• Let your child lead the discussion as much as possible, as this will give you a better idea of what they want to know.

I have a number of picture books in the wellbeing space about a range of wellbeing topics that may be helpful if your child is concerned or anxious. Please send me an email or pop in and see me if you'd like to borrow any or have a chat.

Take Care, 

Kate Harris

Wellbeing & RE Leader

kharris@shpreston.catholic.edu.au