Kia ora ki te whānau,
It’s been a tough couple of months for some and I hope everyone is doing okay? Remember there is help out there if you need it.
The Ministry of Health has COVID-19 mental health and wellbeing resources available on their website to help you and your loved ones! Click the button below to check it out.
Stephanie James-Sadler
National Support Manager
04 282 0490 or 027 501 0398
Lockdown has had the added benefit of more whānau (family) time, time to relax and have fun with your tamariki (children). Caregivers have told me they are being kinder to themselves this time around with home schooling, particularly those who are also working. However, many have told me the schools have more expectations of the children, which is fine for children who are settled, secure, and have good attachment. If that’s not the case for your child, then please know the relationship you are building with your child has as much value for their future learning as the “three r’s” (Reading, writing, and arithmetic). Pat yourself on the back!
When things get a bit difficult, remember it all comes down to relationship, relationship, relationship. By making encouraging statements like “I’m here when you need me” and reaffirming your love for them, “I’m so glad you’re in my life”, works wonders for those difficult teenage years. I was one of those, so I know! Keep the lines of communication open with inviting smiles and quiet friendly tones that are less threatening to that teen brain.
Kia kaha, kia hauora, me kia atawhai. Me tiaki, noho pai.
Be strong, be healthy, and be kind. Take care and stay well.
Stephanie
We have made the decision to close the Otago Support Facebook group and merge members with the Lower South Support Facebook Group.
This is so all of the Lower South caregiver members are in one central place and you are able to connect with one another as well as receive support and information from your Regional Coordinator.
– Please click the link to join your new private Facebook Group:
– You will need to be accepted into this group.
Click the link below to join!
Lower South Support Closed Facebook Group