Children's Mental Health Week - Communicate and Celebrate

Parents and carers can foster belonging by providing a loving and consistent family environment, encouraging strong connections with peers and other trusted adults, and collaborating with school.  A child's sense of belonging starts at home and expands to include the wider community.

Place2Be Advice: Communicate and Celebrate
Encourage open communication. Create a safe space where our children and young people can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Talk to them about what belonging means and encourage them to explore their feelings when they feel included or excluded, using curiosity and open questions.

Embrace and celebrate heritage to keep your children connected to their roots. This is a powerful way to strengthen their sense of self and belonging.

See the attached poster from Parentline about communicating with your child.