Through the Wellbeing Fund, Children in Scotland are able to deliver five free
webinars aimed at parents and carers of children with additional support needs.
The webinars aim to provide a space where people can connect, share and learn
together under the guidance of expert trainers.

They`re going live on:

Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 10.30am-12pm (FREE)
Discussing coronavirus and lockdown with children/teens with ASNDelivered by Corrie McLean, Three Sisters Consultancy

Monday, 20 July 2020, 3pm-4.30pm (FREE)
Supporting children/teens with ASN to manage health anxieties. Delivered by Corrie McLean, Three Sisters Consultancy

Thursday, 23 July 2020, 10.30-12pm (FREE)
Understanding children`s rights and additional support requirements
Delivered by My Rights, My Say

Tuesday, 28 July 2020, 10.30am-12pm (FREE)
Creating positive home routines for children/teens with ASN
Delivered by Corrie McLean, Three Sisters Consultancy

Friday, 31 July 2020, 3pm-4.30pm (FREE)
Supporting children/teens with ASN with their transition back to schooling
Delivered by Corrie McLean, Three Sisters Consultancy

You can find details of all of the upcoming webinars by clicking on the link
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/children-in-scotland-20206726841?utm_source=phplist5981&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTML&utm_campaign=Free

Free resources to help children and adults
with sleep, meditations, mindfulness and more.
https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath

Can’t Talk Write: helping young people to express how they feel
This toolkit is evidence based and promotes writing as a means of supporting young
people to improve their mental wellbeing. It helps them feel calmer and supports them to articulate their thoughts and feelings.
There are two toolkits: one for young people aged 11-18 years old and one for adults working with young people. Each toolkit includes printable activities and ideas to get young people writing. Writing is a great way to express thoughts and feelings. Getting things down on paper can really help to make sense of problems, too.
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/what-we-do/children-young-people/mental-health/cant-talk-write/?utm_source=corporate&utm me-dium=referral&utm_campaign=&utm_content=cant-talk-write-royal-mail

Ideas on journals for teens
Teen journaling is a tool for helping teens understand themselves better. It can help adolescents gain a more positive perspective on their lives by developing an awareness of events, memories and feelings and learn coping skills that can be used throughout life. This website gives lots of tips on skills for keeping a journal and different ways to do it.
https://extension2.missouri.edu/gh6150

This is an ideal time to get everyone cooking, gain life skills and find healthy cheap meals to enjoy making.
Jack Munroe – cooking on a bootstrap
https://cookingonabootstrap.com/category/recipes-food/

Jamie Oliver – cheap and cheerful recipes
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/category/course/cheap-cheerful/

British Heart Foundation – online recipe finder
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/support/healthy-living/healthy-eating/recipe-finder

Play Scotland have launched a new home play pack which has some great tips and ideas for families to fit play in their day.

In the pack you will find
 What happens when children are playing and why is it important
 Great ideas for playing in and around the home
 Loose parts play with free and low-cost resources
 Top tips and helpful websites.

https://www.playscotland.org/resources/