Education Matters Readers - SPECIAL MESSAGE
Schools and families working together to raise happy resilient young people
Modern day parenting is challenging and due to the pandemic, the world we now live in is a very different place. Our connectivity to the digital world means that we are constantly being reminded of the challenges we face via numerous media channels, exposing us to a barrage of messages that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. As a result, many children and their parents are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety.
So how can we best support students, families and ourselves to cope during these stressful times? SchoolTV has created the below special report which outlines key strategies to help us learn to live with uncertainty and manage overwhelm.
If your young person has concerns or just wants to talk to someone outside of the family unit, encourage them to call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 - anytime, any reason. Alternatively, they can chat online at www.kidshelpline.com.au