Thank you to everyone who attended the parent workshop last night. Pauline’s presentation about the loss of her beautiful 13 year old daughter was emotional as well as informative. I know we were all filled with admiration about the work Pauline and her charity carries out in memory of Jenna to promote positive feelings of self-worth in young people.
In reflecting on the presentation, there were 3 key points that stood out for me, both as a Mum and as a Head Teacher:
- Talk to your children and listen to them – spend time together, ask them questions but most of all, put the screens off and really listen to what they are saying.
- Encourage a growth mindset – don’t underestimate the power of the word ‘yet’!
- Be kind – to each other and to ourselves. A smile, a kind word or a kind thought for someone can have such a positive impact on their day 🙂
