Play Matters, Parenting NI & Family Wellness Project - Mental Health Resources
Play Matters, Parenting NI & Family Wellness Project - Mental Health Resources
Posted: Fri 14 May 2021
Play Matters – Nurturing Your Child’s Mental Health through Play
“Play is crucial to children’s healthy development and happiness and is vital for children’s mental health and wellbeing.
It is through playing that children, from a very young age, engage with and learn about the world around them. Play allows children to create and explore the world; developing lifelong skills and competencies. Good play experiences can therefore help nurture children’s emotional and mental health.”
Download the full ‘ Play Matters’ resource here 👉
Family Wellness Project – Relaxation Tips
“Lockdown getting you down? Take some time out of your day and treat yourself to a little relaxation and self-care. Looking after yourself and taking time to do things you enjoy is essential for emotional well-being.”
Download the ‘Relaxation Tips’ full resource here 👉
Parenting NI – Mental Health Top Tips
“Mental health affects the way we think and feel about ourselves and others, and how we respond to daily life. We can find it hard to talk about mental health but communicating and sharing feelings with our children can make all the difference.”