Practising mindfulness can help:
- Recognise and manage emotions
- Learn to self-soothe
- Build healthy routines
- Develop resilience
- Improve physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
These skills support children in managing everyday challenges and building confidence.
Explore mindfulness resources
- NSPCC Positive Parenting Leaflet - Need to Know Guide about Positive Parenting from the NSPCC to support with the balance of demands of parenting. Information on understanding your child’s needs, boundaries and more.
- Health Visiting and School Nursing - A variety of useful information and service contact details.
- Every Mind Matters – Advice and practical tips to help look after your mental health.
- 150+ Staffordshire Walks With Route Maps - Mobile walking guide app includes 150 walks in and around Staffordshire.
- Staffordshire Wildlife Trust - Lots to get involved in with the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust to get you and your family outdoors and engaging with nature.
- BBC Tiny Happy People - Outdoor activities for children, 10 fun park activities to help your child’s communication skills.
- BBC Tiny Happy People - How to look after your child’s mental health tips and advice.
- BBC Bitesize – Video links with tips for some simple ways of communicating with your child to help them to express their feelings, listen and cooperate.
- Young Minds - Information for parents worried about a child or young person’s behaviour or mental health.
- 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ activity list -National Trust list. From stargazing to crawling through mud looking for animal clues- you'll find something for every young explorer.
- Action for Children Signposting to Services- useful signposting information on a variety of service.
- SCVYS Bounce Back Pack- Lots of useful ideas, information and links to additional services from SCVYS- ideal for parents and young adults.
Contact us
For more information or support, contact:
Kerry Heath
Senior Early Years Coordinator
Phone: 07794 175467