Parents' Self-Help Resources: Supporting Your Child's Emotional Well-being

Hello! We know that being a parent is a wonderful journey, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges. At Botley School, we're here to support you every step of the way. This page is filled with helpful resources to guide you in nurturing your child's emotional health.

What Can We Help With?

We've gathered some useful information and links to help with common concerns:

• Building Confidence: Self-Esteem:
  • Every child deserves to feel good about themselves! Find tips and strategies to help your child shine from the inside out.
  • Link: Helping your child build self-esteem
• Understanding Feelings & Emotions:
  • Little ones have big feelings! We can help you understand how to guide them through the ups and downs.
• Making Friends & Building Relationships:
  • Friendships are so important. Let's help your child build happy and healthy connections.
• Managing Worries & Anxiety:
  • Worries can sometimes feel overwhelming. Discover ways to help your child feel calm and secure.
  • Link: 49 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child
• Finding Calm: Wellbeing & Mindfulness:
  • Let's explore simple ways to bring a little peace and calm into your child's day.
• Dealing with Anger:
  • Sometimes little ones have big angry feelings. Here are some tips to help.
  • Link: Anger Management for Children

Further Help and Support:

• Our School SENCo: Our friendly Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is always here to help. Please contact the school office to arrange a chat.
• Educational Psychologist: We work closely with our Educational Psychologist to provide expert advice.
• External Support: If needed, we can help you find specialist support from external agencies.

A Little Reminder:

These resources are here to offer guidance, but if you have any serious concerns about your child's emotional well-being, please do reach out to a professional. We're all in this together!