Take Notice
Be aware of your thoughts and feelings as they can sometimes be difficult to manage. Take notice of changes in behaviour and appearances, both positive and negative, and talk them through.
Try to also pay more attention to the people around you.
How can you 'Take Notice'?
- Take 5 minutes out if you are starting to feel overwhelmed in a situation
- Name your thoughts and feelings and help your children to do the same. These are natural and you can role model how these are managed positively
- Take notice of the routines and diet that may affect your child’s wellbeing such as sleep, activity level and mood. High sugar contents prior to bedtime can cause issues
What can you do?
- Look what you can see out of your window and how it changes
- Paint or draw a picture
- Think about how you are feeling today
- Listen to the sounds of nature like the wind and the rain
- Play I spy
- Notice how your friends and family are feeling today
- Practice the 5 senses to calm down – something you can see, hear, smell taste and touch.