COPING, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION & WELLBEING
COPING, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION AND WELLBEING
In the following sections you will find useful resources on ways to relax, mindfulness, coping and general wellbeing. We hope that you will dip in and out of this section and that it will offer some ideas and activities for you and your children.
COPING, RESILIENCE
Action for Happiness – How to keep mentally happy during uncertain times
Big Life Journal – Calming Strategies for Adults
Carers UK – Protecting Your Mental Wellbeing
Childline – A toolbox of games
Mentally Healthy Schools – Brain Breaks
Mentally Healthy Schools – Tools for Managing Emotions
NHS South West London CCG – Emotional Wellbeing: COVID-19 resource hub
Partnership for Children – Creating a Routine
Place2Be- Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION
Between Sessions - Mindful Colouring, for adults too
CBeebies -Techniques for Keeping Kids Calm
Coloring Craze – Adult Colouring Book
Elsa Support - Mindfulness Challenge
Mentally Healthy Schools – Mindfulness Calendar: Daily 5-minute activities
Mentally Healthy Schools – NHS Self-Care Kit
WELLBEING
ADHD Foundation – Good Sleep Checklist
CBeebies Radio – Calming Sounds to Help Children Sleep
Evaline London and NHS – Sleep tips for families
Pobble – non-screen activities
Pobble – more non-screen activities
Pobble – even more non-screen activities
Save the Children – Stress busters
Sleep Scotland – How to get a good night’s sleep
Thrive Wellbeing Kit - Wellbeing activities for children up to 7 years old
Thrive Wellbeing Kit - Wellbeing activities for children up to 11 years old
Thrive Wellbeing Kit - Wellbeing activities for children up to 16 years old