The Huge Bag of Worries

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If you're talking to just one child about something, consider how private the time and place are. It's might work best to have it at a time when brothers and sisters aren't around to interrupt. Martha learned a valuable lesson from Jesus. Sometimes we all worry about things that really don’t matter that much! Sometimes we choose to worry rather than stop to look at situations clearly and logically. I shall now read out a list of things that could cause us to feel stressed. I'd like you to think about which of these stresses apply to you as I mention them.

Queen bees and wannabes: helping your daughter survive cliques, gossip, boyfriends and other realities of adolescence Start by asking questions that don't just have "yes" and "no" answers. This gives your child the chance to tell you what they think. Let your child ask you questions too. Be honest with them about how you feel about certain subjects and let them know about things that have happened to you in the past.At some point, all of us feel both of these emotions. Worry and stress affect people in different ways. Some people may become angry and aggressive; some may find it hard to sleep; others may eat more or less than they need or eat unhealthy foods; some people may spend a long time on computer games or even simply become quiet and stop talking to other people. Just as people have different ways in which stress and worry affect them, they also have different ways of coping with it. It may be that they want to talk about a friend who's depressed or frightened because of bullying. Or it could be about something they've done themselves like sexting or trying alcohol. Think about what you want from your chat with your child, and then consider how to approach the topic. Too forceful an opening might worry them, they may clam up or feel uncomfortable. But a more subtle approach might mean they get distracted and you discuss what you planned to. Jesus and his disciples were on their travels when they stopped for a visit at Martha's invitation. This worries worksheet asks children to write the names of five trusted people on each of their fingers that they feel comfortable talking to about the things in their life that bother them. This worries worksheet aims to show kids that they are not alone and have plenty of support in their life.

Having a worry monster display focuses on the idea that the worry monster will munch up their troubles! It helps them put their worries into a box and move on with the rest of the day without their worries weighing on their mind.Why not try this lovely Jar of Worries Activity too? Why is it important for children to talk about their worries? Possibly the best way to deal with stress is to talk with someone about it - a friend, parent or teacher. A ‘problem aired is a problem shared’. Having worries can stop some people from doing the things that they love. They may feel unable to do something for fear of failure and embarrassment. It's important every child has someone they trust to look to for help. Childline is always here when they need someone to listen. Describes how fathers can learn to become better listeners. Shows the different emotional changes for teenagers, how to encourage independence while setting limits, and how fathers can talk to teenagers about drugs, sex, the internet, and relationships.

This Worry Monster Worksheet is an excellent resource to have in your primary school classes to help children control their worries by writing them down. Practical handbook on communicating with children and young people, illustrated with case studies throughout. Shows how to build relationships by communicating effectively with children and other adults using the ideas of social pedagogy. Covers verbal and non-verbal communication, empathy, working with conflict and in groups. Aimed at any practitioner working with children, young people and their families regardless of the setting. However you choose to start your conversation, try to keep your expectations realistic. It might not go as well as you're hoping, but give it time. Your child might not be ready to talk straight away but could actually re-start the conversation with you a few days later. You can then use them within a circle-time activity to share and discuss their worries. Why is a Worry Monster display useful for children? Whatever it is you want to discuss, it's important to think about where and how to talk so children will listen.

This is what Enid is doing by talking to each person she meets on her journey. She offloads a telescope and explains how Grandad had said he would look at the stars with her but now he has left her. She offloads a large wooden boat that grandad made with her last summer and she explains how they were going to sail it together. As she removes each item and expresses her feelings to someone her bag feels lighter. Eventually she is left with memories that weigh nothing at all. She knows those memories will always be there.

think about the sorts of questions your child's likely to ask you, so you can have the answers ready. This My Rainbow Worries Worksheet supports young people with identifying new and alternative ways of coping with their worries and developing a range of coping strategies they can use into adulthood. How can I help my child to cope with their worries? Doing thislovely craft activity is both fun and therapeutic for children. Being able to anonymously discuss different worries from the display with the rest of the class will reassure them that they're not alone. Here at Twinkl, we believe that looking after one's mental health should be a priority all of the time. Because of this, we understand the importance of giving children the tools to understand and look after their mental health throughout childhood and later in life. Here are some of our mental health resources: