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Action for Happiness - Self Care October
Action for Happiness - Self Care October
Especially when things are feeling a bit tough, it can help to set some goals. Making goals achievable and ensuring that you have a few short term as well as longer term, more ambitious goals helps us feel we're making progress. It doesn't matter if your goal for the day is something really small, the important thing is to give yourself the opportunity to feel like you've achieved something and to celebrate that! This month's calendar is full of ideas to help you think about how you can put this into practice.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us, including our kids. So, we want to help! Our Facebook Live session on Wednesday 25 August 2021 brought together an expert panel to discuss this important topic, with lots of practical advice, and you can watch the replay here.
Hosted by Dr Anthea Rhodes (Paediatrician) with special guests Dr Ric Haslam (Director, Mental Health), Dr Alice Morgan (Clinical Psychologist) and Prof Harriet Hiscock (Paediatrician).
RCH Factsheet: Supporting your child to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
Beyond Blue have put together a Child Mental Health Checklist. This checklist aims to measure a broad range of social, emotional or behavioural difficulties your child may be experiencing. It's suitable for kids aged 4 to 16.
The questions relate to how your child has been thinking, feeling and behaving in general.
Based on your score, Beyond Blue will provide you with some guidance for seeking further support.
Parenting Ideas, is there to help people successfully raise confident, happy and resilient kids. Over the course of nearly twenty years, Parenting Ideas have become one of Australia’s most trusted sources of parenting education and support. One of Parenting Ideas experts is Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas and a renowned parenting educator and author.
Michael offers ideas to help parents support their children who are experiencing challenges brought on by the pandemic. I encourage you to take some time to click the below links as they may be a useful resource for your family.
Wellbeing Traffic Lights for Kids
Wellbeing Traffic Lights for Kids
5-9 Years
5-9 Years
The Wellbeing Traffic Lights for Kids help parents to notice behaviours and determine whether they are regular behaviours for that age group or if their child is beginning to show behaviours of concern that may be triggered by lifes current circumstances. If the Traffic Light System alerts you to an increase in stress and anxiety, there are ways of helping them through it. Some ideas to support the wellbeing of your child.
Wellbeing Traffic Lights for Kids
Wellbeing Traffic Lights for Kids
9-12 Years
9-12 Years
The Wellbeing Traffic Lights for Kids help parents to notice behaviours and determine whether they are regular behaviours for that age group or if their child is beginning to show behaviours of concern that may be triggered by lifes current circumstances. If the Traffic Light System alerts you to an increase in stress and anxiety, there are ways of helping them through it. Some ideas to support the wellbeing of your child.
What is Head to Health?
What is Head to Health?
Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations.
Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
Whether you are trying to improve your own sense of wellbeing, looking for help with something that is bothering you, or helping someone you care about—Head to Health is a good place to start.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for managing our mental health.
Lockdowns, social distancing requirements, travel restrictions, and the constantly changing position we find ourselves in is stressful. This makes prioritising our mental health and wellbeing more important than ever.
Good mental health is when we can cope with the stressors of our daily lives, participate in loving relationships, contribute to our community, and work towards our goals. Everyone has mental health. And we can all benefit from looking after our own mental health and the mental health of our communities.
This World Mental Health Day – October 10 – the message is simple: “Look after your mental health, Australia.”
Do you know how the people in your world are really going?
Life's ups and downs happen to all of us. So chances are someone you know might be struggling. Your genuine support can make a difference whatever they are facing, big or small.
So, don’t wait until someone’s visibly distressed or in crisis. Make a moment meaningful and ask them how they’re really going.
Are they really OK? Ask them today. Your conversation could change a life.
Mindfulness Activities
Mindfulness Activities
Peaceful Kids Mindfulness Activities
Peaceful Kids Mindfulness Activities
Below are the weekly mindfulness activities shared during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. These activities provide opportunities for children to let go of their worries and be present in the moment. I encourage all families to have a go at the mindfulness activities.
Peaceful Parents Guided Meditations​
Home Learning Wellbeing Activities
Week 2 Peaceful Kids Wellbeing Activities
Week 3 Peaceful Kids Wellbeing Activities
Week 4 Peaceful Kids Wellbeing Activities
Week 5 Peaceful Kids Wellbeing Activities
Week 6 Peaceful Kids Wellbeing Activities
Week 7 Peaceful Kids Wellbeing Activities
Week 8 Peaceful Kids Wellbeing Activities
Positive Behaviour for Remote Learning
Positive Behaviour for Remote Learning
Wellbeing Resources
Wellbeing Resources
Ready to Learn - Brain Breaks Helpful Links
Ready to Learn - Brain Breaks Helpful Links
COVID-19 Staying Safe and Staying Well
COVID-19 Staying Safe and Staying Well
Contact Wellbeing
Contact Wellbeing
We understand that this is a very unique situation and that remote learning may cause a significant degree of anxiety for you and your child.
Working remotely will certainly present with some challenges, so be sure to look after yourself and the people in your family.
Should you need to speak to Mrs Stephanie Stedman about any difficulties you may be experiencing from a wellbeing perspective, please email Mrs Stedman directly and she will respond to your email and arrange a time to talk through your concerns.
Stephanie Stedman | Wellbeing Leader, Students, Staff and Community
Stephanie Stedman | Wellbeing Leader, Students, Staff and Community
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