​Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road
​Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1DL
Tel: 01582 608650
​Email: [email protected] 
Head Teacher - Mrs Elizabeth Collins ​

SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

Supporting Children’s Mental Health

1. Listen, watch and acknowledge how your child may be feeling
2. Provide clear information about the situation
3. Be aware of your own reactions (speak kindly)
4. Connect regularly
5. Create a routine
6. Limit access to media

Remember Nursery children may return to behaviours they have outgrown. For example, toileting accidents, bed-wetting, or being frightened about being separated from their parents or carers. They may also have tantrums or difficulty sleeping.

The following are links to charities supporting young people with their mental health.
 
NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/#helping
 
Young Minds
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/supporting-your-child-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpJyF-I3o6QIVibPtCh0_yw8JEAAYAiAAEgJyv_D_BwE ​

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