Return To School Support

In this short film, Dr Jess Richardson, provides straightforward, important suggestions for parents and teachers to deal with any potential apprehension or anxiety children may experience on returning to school.

Some helpful tips for preparing for school.

A simple book to help your child understand what to expect, and how they might feel.

In the last two weeks of the holiday, try a 5 minute mindfulness activity each day. Practicing mindfulness will help your child deal with worries as they return to school.

Self-care is about what you do to keep yourself feeling good or to make yourself feel better. There are lots of great activities to keep kids busy and help them think about what makes them feel calm.

Children can get ready for school by trying some self-care activities to help them identify their emotions and to keep calm.