Back to School Tip #4: Look on the Bright Side
Find positive moments, however small, each day
Our brains are wired to notice threats, sometimes that stops us seeing the good stuff. That can mean we have to really try to be positive.
Your child: Help your child identify the positive things about lockdown easing or returning to school. Who might they be looking forward to seeing or what might they be looking forward to doing?
You: Consider the positives for you of lockdown easing and children returning to school.
Together: It can be helpful to make time each day to think of one or two positive things. It may be nice to write these down in diary or post them in a jar, share them with your child and listen to their ideas. You could have a phrase like “Today I loved…. playing football with you”
For more information about going Back to School and supporting your own and your child’s wellbeing visit
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/backtoschool
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We all want to help children and young people make as smooth a transition as possible back into school and to feel safe and happy there.
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