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Back to School Tip #7: Make a Difference

Small things can make a difference

Your Child: Discuss with your child what they did to make a difference to someone in your community or your environment over the past few months. Like displaying a rainbow, shopping for a grandparent or cutting the grass for a neighbour.

Acknowledge the small things – for example notice your child when they help a sibling, put litter in the bin, help around the home.

You: Talk about who or what made a difference to you or your family during lockdown.

This could be something that seems small, like someone calling when you needed cheering up. Consider how you made a difference and what else you’d like to do.

Together: By each of us washing our hands, wearing a mask and keeping a distance we help protect others.

For more information about going Back to School and supporting your own and your child’s wellbeing visit

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/backtoschool

#buildingresilience #BackToSchoolEdin

Other resources can be found on:

• Building Resilience – Back to School Tips
• Children and Young People at Edinburgh Libraries or
• Homelink Family Support
• Growing Confidence Twitter page.

Back to School Tip #6: Take a Moment

We all need some time out

Your Child: Reflect on what you have noticed helps or may help your child to cope with new or difficult situations or emotions such as listening to music, jumping on the trampoline, etc. It might be helpful to practice new coping strategies together and plan for how these can be used when things are tricky.

You: Being a parent can be really tough, doing things to look after our own wellbeing helps to manage stress, boost our confidence and makes us more able to cope with the ups and downs. Try to prioritise doing something that improves your wellbeing – it might help to set aside some time each day. You could- chat with a friend, go for a walk, read a book, go fishing, etc.

: If appropriate share with your child a way you have managed a difficult situation.

For more information about going Back to School and supporting your own and your child’s wellbeing visit:

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/backtoschool

#buildingresilience #BackToSchoolEdin

Other resources can be found on:

• Building Resilience – Back to School Tips
• Children and Young People at Edinburgh Libraries or
• Homelink Family Support
• Growing Confidence Twitter page.

Back to School Tip #5: Challenge Your Mindset

Remember we can cope – we just did

Your Child: It can be unsettling not knowing what may happen. Help your child focus on all the things they do know, such as how to get to school, what they will wear, seeing a friend. Introduce new information gradually as it becomes available.

Everyone is a unique individual, discuss with your child the little things that they can do or have already achieved. Remind them of these skills and successes when embarking on a new challenge.

You: It is normal that many children and parents will be feeling anxious, try to focus on how you will manage rather than what might go wrong. Show confidence, even if you are feeling a bit wobbly, it helps that your child sees that you have a plan to carry out together.

For more information about going Back to School and supporting your own and your child’s wellbeing visit

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/backtoschool

#buildingresilience #BackToSchoolEdin

Other resources can be found on:

• Building Resilience – Back to School Tips
• Children and Young People at Edinburgh Libraries or
• Homelink Family Support
• Growing Confidence Twitter page .