• Sleep patterns - encourage your children to wake up at their usual time and prepare the day. They should also maintain their normal sleep routines, good sleep patterns are essential for a person’s wellbeing.

• Learning - the College advises students to follow their school timetable while at home and complete the work prepared for each of the lessons. You can list the work that they have to complete each day and then review the day’s tasks together. This will give the students a sense of purpose and achievement.

• Rest and meal breaks - it is important that the students have short breaks during the day and eat healthy nutritious meals and drink plenty of water. When at school the students inadvertently get a break as they move from one class to the next, a rest break at home will simulate this is a good brain break.

• Physical Activity - this is key to healthy wellbeing in all people, especially young people. Encourage your children to get out in the back yard and get some fresh air and Vitamin D. Some exercise options can include, dancing, floor exercises, walking around the backyard. Physical activity is a proven treatment for stress and has a positive effect on a person’s wellbeing.

• Social Interaction - it is important that the students stay connected to their peers during this time. Encourage them to schedule a time in their day to have some meaningful connections with their peers, using technology such as facetime.

Your child might feel a little unsettled with the changes to their normal school routine and are likely to ask some questions. Listen to them and help them to express their feelings. Let them know that it is okay to feel a variety of emotions.