Dear Parents / Guardians,
I hope this letter finds you well in these very difficult times. Today I received an email, informing me that Barnardos have have set up a Phone Line for parents or anyone who might be struggling at this time.
Barnardos is here to support parents throughout this challenging time.
They have just launched a dedicated telephone and emailsupport service to provide advice to parents on a wide range of issues that may have come up during this time. If you or someone you know needs extra parental support theyare here to help.
Contact Barnardos National Parent Support Service
Tel: 1800 910 123, 10am - 2pm, Monday - Friday
Email:parentsupport@barnardos.ie
This service will be staffed by Barnardos project workers who are trained professionals. Some issues that parents may need support on include:
- How to talk to your children about the corona virus
- Setting a good routine
- Managing children’s behaviours and sibling dynamics
- Managing aggression and family discord
- Home schooling/managing school expectations.
- Fostering natural learning opportunities in the home
- Healthy eating
- Accessing fun and educational activities for families and individual children
- Managing your child’s worries
- Self-care for parents
- Helping parents manage their own worries and anxieties
- Managing children’s online activity
With every good wish.
Kind regards,
Richie Walsh
Principal