The Huge Bag of Worries

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If you're worried about coping with family tensions or managing arguments, we've got tips and advice for you. How to grow a rainbow – https://melscience.com/US-en/articles/how-grow-rainbow-home/ As well as being a fun activity, this allows the children to explore the science behind different materials and how water travels through them. I was sent this book by the author Sarah Surgey and I really do like it. The title and concept reminded me of a huge bag of worries which I am sure we are all familiar with. This time though it is feelings caused by grief that is causing the heaviness of the bag. The bag metaphor is such a great one because all children can identify with carrying a heavy bag and there are activities you can do with a bag to show children how things can weigh you down. One activity that springs to mind is using a bag and potatoes and adding things to a bag to show each worry or feeling. The bag gets heavier as you add more potatoes. To make the bag lighter you offload your worries or think of coping strategies and you get rid of each potato, one at a time.

By understanding a child's worries, you can then do more to help them manage their worries and concerns. The heavy bag follows a little girl called Enid who has just lost her Granddad. As Enid goes out for a walk with lots of different emotions whooshing around inside her head she feels the weight of the heavy bag that she is carrying. Along her journey, Enid comes across different kinds of people who encourage her to talk about how she is feeling. With each meeting she offloads an item from her bag that represents a stage of grief and talks about how she is feeling. Inevitably, as she takes each item from her bag, it feels lighter and she can walk along her journey easier. Give them as long as they need to answer without interrupting. They may be nervous or still working out what they really think and that could take a little time. Helping children to understand their emotions and worries can promote positive mental health. It also means that children can relate to others better, contributing to social skills. In the Bible, it tells us that Jesus spoke about worrying. In Matthew 6.25 and 27-29 (NRSV), the following famous words are recorded: ‘Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. . . . And c an any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these.’Beyond the UNCRC, the Welsh Government has implemented “Together for Mental Health,” a Cross-Government Strategy setting out goals for improving mental health and mental health services in Wales. This Strategy covers all ages; children and young people, adults of working age and older people. Advice for parents on managing anger and frustrations, coping with specific problem behaviours such as bed-wetting, how to play, using praise and rewards to promote good behaviour, and communicating with children. Unfortunately things do happen that can turn young lives upside down. Talking with your child about separation, illness, death or other life-changing topics might be emotional and distressing for both of you.

Arts and Culture: Taking part in arts and culture can help improve your mental health because it helps you to relax, express who you are and improve confidence and self-esteem through drama, literature, music and art. Article 2, which states that all children have the rights set out in the UNCRC, no matter who they are, where they live, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, whether they are boy or girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability, whether they are rich or poor; Overview: The Quote of the Day A6 Notepad is about inspiration! What inspires them? Quotes are amazing for giving a boost and making them think… Things weren't coming together for Martha. All that work - and she wanted everything to be perfect. She felt frustrated and helpless. She glanced into the living room, hoping that Mary would come to help her, but, fascinated by the words of Jesus, Mary showed no signs of moving.Caring for the needs of the group was no small task. Martha busied herself in the kitchen with all the preparations, while her sister, Mary, sat at the feet of Jesus. We fixed the Flaw in the Law, but there's still more work to do. Join us to demand a safer online world for children and call for more support after abuse. Often, children struggle to open up about their worries due to the overwhelming feelings and emotions that come with them. Queen bees and wannabes: helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends and other realities of adolescence A fantastic book that opens discussions about worries and leads to some fun outdoor activities. It also enables you to think about strategies to deal with your worries such as developing your network and who could help you feel safe. *New Online Training* Taking the Curriculum Outdoors: A Whole School Approach