supporting parents/whānau through isolation · that mum’s day is going to be a whole lot tougher...
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Supporting Parents/Whānauthrough Covid-19
Lockdown/Alert Level 4Werry Workforce Whāraurau E-Learning Thursday 9th April 2020
What is being covered today
How we support whānau to understand:
o That looking after themselves will support them looking after their children
o The Top Parenting Go To’s during Covid-19
o What Kids need during Covid-19
What isn’t being covered today but….o eMental Health
Last week’s eLearning presentation: When you can't be in the room
(Karin Isherwood & the Werry Workforce Whāraurau team)
► View: (Powerpoint)
https://werryworkforce.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/eLearning/2020eMeetings/20200402-E-Therapy.pdf
► View video: When you can't be in the room
https://player.vimeo.com/video/403222887
16 April – Nikki Coleman - Risk Assessment of young people via phone/online platforms
My Sunday morning vs the Mum a few doors down
It was 9am I had sunshine, peace and quiet, great coffee, my feet up and was about to dive in to my favourite celebrity chef’s cookbook for some inspiration for this weeks’ meals. Then I heard the cry of a young child. You know the cry -
you can always tell when it’s a little one. I instantly thought…….
That Mum’s day is going to be a whole lot tougher than mine
How can we support this family and other whānau out there through Alert Level 4
Lockdown?
Looking after themselves will support looking after their children
o Mental Health
o Physical Health
o Additional Support
o Parenting Confidence/Efficacy
o Other Stresses
Parent/Caregiver
Mental Health
Physical Health
Additional Support
Parenting Confidence/
Efficacy
Other Stresses
Mental & Physical Healtho Adequate Sleep
o Nutrition
o Continue with usual medications/vitamins
o Fresh Air & Activity (individual and as a family)
o Staying Connected
o Taking a Break
o Do things that you enjoy / gives you a sense of purpose / sense of achievement mastery
o Limit the amount of exposure to media to support only what you need to know
o Maintain a routine/rhythm that keeps some stability in your life
Other Stresses
o Work / Income
o Worry for mature whānaumembers
o Addiction Issues
o Family Violence
o Being an Essential Worker at this time
Additional Supporto https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-
novel-coronavirus/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-health-advice-general-public/covid-19-wellbeing-alert-level-4
o https://depression.org.nz/
o https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/
o https://www.health.govt.nz/news-media/news-items/need-talk-free-phone-or-text-1737
o https://www.2shine.org.nz/
o https://alcoholdrughelp.org.nz/helpline/
o https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/
o https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/healthline
o https://www.allright.org.nz/
Parenting Confidence / Efficacy
Top Parenting Go-tos during Covid-19
TOP PRIORITIES for PARENTS
o Be kind to yourself
o Have realistic expectations about yourself and everything else!!!
o Find what works for your bubble and do that!
o Keep the bubble calm
o Limit the amount of exposure to media
o Focus on things that create joy, a sense of belonging & connection
TOP CONCERNS
o Is the increased screen time going to “damage” my child?
o How can I be a teacher and a parent?
o How do I keep my child entertained – constantly?!
o Will this time at home affect my child’s development
o What if I can’t provide a safe space because I’m not ok/feel unsafe?
Top Tips to make Alert Level 4 more manageable
o Instill a sense of agency/control within your family at this uncertain time. We got this because……..
o Tend to Emotions and Thoughts
o Implement Relaxation Activities & Coping Strategies for the whole whānau – which will look different for everyone!
o Break things down in to small, achievable actions
o Reach out to others however you can for advice and support in problem solving –banks/budgeting/counsellors/doctors/teachers/ friends
o If you are working from home during this time establish some clear boundaries, indicators of what that looks like
TOP TIPS
o The WHO and NZ’s own SKIP coming together to support whānau!SKIP WHO
Love & Warmth One on One Parenting
Talking & Listening Talking About Covid-19
Guidance & Understanding Keeping it Positive
Limits & Boundaries Managing Negative Behaviour
Consistency & Consequences Parenting Structure
A Safe, Secure World Keep Calm & Manage Stress
https://whanau.skip.org.nz/childrens-needs/
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/healthy-parenting
Top Tips Continued…..
Top Tips Cont….
Other great sources of tips/support/ideas
o SKIP https://www.skip.org.nz/
o Tiny Adventures https://whanau.skip.org.nz/having-fun/tiny-adventures/
o Zero to Three https://www.zerotothree.org/
o Triple P Tips for Families During Covid19 https://www.triplep-parenting.net.nz/nz-uken/get-started/parenting-during-covid-19/
o The Incredible Years Blog https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/
o WHO https://www.who.int/
o Plunket https://www.plunket.org.nz/
o Parent Help NZ https://www.parenthelp.org.nz/
Other great sources of tips/support/ideaso Kids Spot https://kidspot.co.nz/activities/
o New Zealand Geographic Together at Home https://www.nzgeo.com/together-at-home/
o Choose to Hug https://www.occ.org.nz/assets/Uploads/Reports/Parenting/Choose-to-hug.pdf
o Kiwi Families https://www.kiwifamilies.co.nz/
o Parenting Resource https://www.parentingresource.nz/
o Sport New Zealand Activities for Kids 0-5yrs https://sportnz.org.nz/managing-sport/search-for-a-resource/guides/active-movement-activity-guides-for-children-0-5-years-
o Werry Workforce Whāraurau! https://werryworkforce.org/
What Kids Need During Covid-19o Continuing with rhythms/routines – sleep and
mealtimes etc..
o Fresh air, exercise, moving bodies
o Limit exposure to media and parent worries
o Opportunities for fun and relaxation
o Being part of the solution – Superhero
o Parents being available or even better finding time to play (Child Led Play)
o Positive parenting – teaching skills and behaviors & managing problem behavior calmly
o Connecting with peers (chalk, banners, photos, letters, online channels)
o Parent modelling
o Instill a sense of family confidence – we’ve got this
Age Group Reactions and How to Help
THE NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK www.NCTSN.org
Age Group Reactions and How to Help Cont….
Age Group Reactions and How to Help Cont….
