Below you can find all of our blog posts, articles and activities relating to children and young people’s mental health, as well as some book suggestions from our friends at Libraries NI.
Books that can help your toddler or young child to understand the world around them.
Reading Well for Children collection.
Shelf Help: Books about mental health and wellbeing.
Digital Detox. Take on our fundraising challenge of giving up your devices or social media for a week in February. Not only will you do good, you’ll feel good too!
10 Top Tips for supporting your child’s wellbeing. With the right support and safe environments, most children learn to feel positive in themselves, build confidence, and handle life’s challenges.
Healthy hand. ‘Healthy hand’ is a quick and simple tool to help children (and perhaps adults, too!) identify who they can turn to for help if ever they need it.
Feelings tree. A quick, easy and fun craft activity to help children identify and express their emotions.
Rainbow breathing. Whether it’s to help regulate when a child’s experiencing some big emotions, winding down before bed, or just to build some mindful rhythms into your routine, breathing intentionally can really help.
Help your child stay safe on social media. We’ve identified a few of the potential risks associated with internet and social media use, as well as some of the ways you as a parent or carer can help your child stay safe online.
Doing better than I ever thought possible. Rachel, a member of the AMH Youth Panel, shares some of her story and her hopes for children and young people.
