Parents/Carers

Wellbeing Coffee Morning for Parents 

You are invited to our wellbeing coffee morning at Gateacre held each half term.   Please email  j.boyd@gateacre.org to book into our next session .

Do you need support now?

Children and young people, parents and carers in crisis can call the Alder Hey CAMHS crisis care line 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 0151 293 3577 or freephone 0808 196 3550

They should only present to Accident Emergency Department if they need medical treatment or are struggling to keep themselves safe in the immediate moment.

Parent Support

Support, activities and ideas for Parents/Carers

• Latest training sessions for parents/carers from Liverpool CAMHS

• Supporting your child during the Coronavirus Pandemic - Link to Young Minds website

• Loneliness - Are you or your child lonely ? Tips for parents - Action for Children  click here

• Family Problems - Information on how family problems can affect children and guidance for spotting the signs and supporting pupils. click here

• Sleep disturbance - good sleep hygiene booklet

•  11 ways to get a good nights sleep

• Mind- website for mental health support and advice
  
  

Click on the links below to download home activity packs for each age range. Each pack contains two 15 minute activities to do with your child, using Thinkuknow resources. 

• Tools for Managing emotions

• 7 Days of Kindness Calendar

• Resources for Dealing with effects of lockdown
  
  

Support, activities and ideas for younger children

• Tools for managing emotions

• Dealing with change and loss activities

• Resilience ladder

• How can you cope with feeling angry  Video for younger children

• Resilience Activities and videos from  Primary Leagues Primary Stars

• Resilience Game - board game from Mentally Healthy Schools

• Building Resilience - Sesame Street

•  Understanding Screen Addiction during COVID-19

• Scouts