Christine's Corner
Parent supports and liaison
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Parents and Carers
Next week is RUOK week. The leadership are wanting to plan a week of activities of the Yarrabah Community. On Tuesday we are planning an online 1 hour workshop for all our carers and parents.
This will be presented by Tania from Carers Victoria:
Are you feeling stressed and exhausted as a carer? Or just want some tips on how to look after yourself better? Then come along to Carers Victoria’s 1 hour online presentation on ‘Self care for carers’. Learn why self - care is essential and how to build in some time for you in daily life.
Carers Victoria Education Services is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Self-care - online workshop (#8326) - for Yarrabah School
Date & Time - Tues 7 Sep 2021 10:00 AM
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Meeting ID: 811 1203 8686
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+61 3 7018 2005 Australia
As part of parent wellbeing we are looking to develop a group to support parents in building resiliency, increasing community connection, and creating space to adjust mind shifts to increase capacity and wellbeing.
This group will work with what is relevant to your needs. The information I receive through your feedback will assist us in the decision making process to make it relevant for your needs.
COVID-19 Support for Parents and Carers – looking after yourself and your children
TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT COVID 19
TIPS FOR MANAGING THE DAY AT HOME
MAINTAIN STRUCTURE
Have a regular routine at home. When children have structure they feel secure and know what is coming next. The basic structure of the day at your place could be as follows: 9-9:30 am: arrive and free play
9:30 am: snack then free play
10:15 am: group then free play
11:15 am: lunch then free play
12pm: activity stations
1pm: nap/quiet time
2pm: activity stations (for children who don’t nap) 3pm: snack
As is done at school it is important that children (and parents) have lots of time for free play as well as downtime! The times when the children would usually be doing group activities is where you could do some work on their goals (if you wish!) – Keeping a routine will hopefully ease your child’s transition back to school.
GO-TO ACTIVITIES
Keep a stash of your child’s favourite activities hidden for when they are upset or bored or when you need some down-time.
FRESH AIR AND SUNLIGHT
Ensure that the day (like the day in the playroom) includes lots of outside play time to make everyone in the family feel less cooped-up.
FAMILY EXERCISE TIME
Keep everyone moving and burn energy by going on a walk, dancing together, doing a yoga video or playing a game of chasey.
MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS
Use zoom, facebook, skype and other platforms to communicate with people you usually see during the week. It is important to maintain social connectedness during this time.
DOWN TIME
At the start of the day write up a schedule and schedule in some downtime for each member of your family. This is especially important for the adults in the family. Mental health is important during stressful times and each member of the family deserves some time to retreat. Please see the following pages for some relaxation ideas for parents…
