Wellbeing during Lockdown
Let’s look after each other
This beautiful artwork above by Jenny Laidlaw says so much.
Right now we are in rough seas.
But we stay hopeful that there will be light on the horizon
Let’s hold onto that as a COMMUNITY.
~ WE ARE HERE FOR YOU ~
COVID-19 Wellbeing Resources
Tips for parents and Carers during lockdown
Dear Parents and Carers,
At this uncertain and difficult time for many families in Shepparton and our School Community, it is really important to look after your wellbeing and your families’ wellbeing.
As well as practising general self-care strategies, such as, eating a healthy diet, regularly exercising, getting good quality sleep, practising relaxation and mindfulness, trying to find some things you can enjoy and maintaining social connections, we have put together a list of resources that may be helpful in giving you some ideas and suggestions to help you to care of yourself, the children and the people you love.
Supporting children’s mental health
Yesterday, Wednesday, 25th August, Dr Anthea Rhodes, Pediatrician at The Royal Children’s Hospital, facilitated a panel of experts in a live forum to talk about how you can support your child’s mental health throughout the pandemic and also beyond.
‘How do I be a good parent while supporting my child through remote learning?’
Wellbeing Officer, Michelle Black and I both watched the hour long session which was excellent, and we would highly recommend to Parents and Carers to find some time, relax with a cuppa and view the program on the links below. Doctor Ric Haslam referred to the issue of remote learning at home as ‘like trying to walk up a mountain and we need to take smaller steps’. The panel of doctors shared their expertise, professional insights and offered some practical tips during this time of lockdown, covering some of the following areas:
- Remote Learning
- Anxiety
- Student engagement
- Academic learning and skills
- Resilience
- Technology and E-safety
- Good sleep
- Exercise
- Gratitude and Kindness
- Fatigue and burnout
- Conflict at home
- Hope
Royal Children’s Hospital Supporting children’s mental health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=y1DizMUOeng
https://www.facebook.com/248587695154749/videos/266941898337228
University of Melbourne Webinar
The University of Melbourne will be hosting a Webinar on Monday, 30th August at 8pm on the topic 'Tips to help families cope during lockdowns' which you might like to watch.
Please click on the below link for full details and to register for this webinar.
Tips to help families cope during lockdowns
Websites and Links:
RCH Kids Health Info Podcasts and videos
E-Safety
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Head to Help - 1800 595 212
Hints And Tips For Having Discussions With Your Children
- Helping children to cope with uncertainty during COVID-19
- Wellbeing support for students over the school holidays
- Back-to-School Anxiety during COVID
- Act for Kids – Communicating with Children about Coronavirus
- Family Life – Play and Connections and Surviving School Closures
- Beyond Blue – How educators can help children and young people manage during the coronavirus pandemic
- Emerging Minds – Supporting children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
- Black Dog Institute – Coronavirus: Reassuring your child about the unknown
- Smiling Mind
- Parenting Ideas – Help kids to beat COVID induced anxiety
- Supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing in difficult times
Australian Childhood Foundation Resources
Activities
- Activity Alphabet for Primary Schoolers
- At Home Together with the 4 M’s
- Things to Look Forward to After the Coronavirus
Stories
- Understanding Coronavirus for Kids
- Many Ways to Share a Hug
- Matilda & Theo – Looking after our Lost and Found Things in the time of Coronavirus
- Bertrand the Bored and the Imagination Jar
- Peek a Boo Faces
Hints And Tips For Parents
- A large range of help sheets covering many different topics, including relationships, loneliness and working from home
- Taking care of yourself and your family
- Micro-habits to help you parent better every day
- Supporting parents of 4-8-year-old children with mild to moderate anxiety
- Strategies for maintaining or improving wellbeing at stressful times
- How to respond mindfully to the coronavirus crisis
- A great resource with regularly updated articles
- A large range of helpful articles
- Regularly updated articles
- Helping parents during the covid crisis (12 minute video)
- Mental Health Toolkit
- Managing Your Own Anxiety During School Reopening
It is important to be aware that the current situation is rapidly changing and therefore some documents may not contain the most up-to-date advice.
As always, please refer to https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus for the most up-to-date advice and recommendations.
As this resource is a school community resource please feel free to let us know if you would like any other articles or sources of support included in our eNewsletters.
Take care and stay safe.
Best wishes,
Sally Mills (Deputy Principal) & Michelle Black (Wellbeing Officer)