Kiddipedia
Today marks a significant milestone as we celebrate our 100th podcast.
Today’s discussion is in support of those who have found our new normal particularly challenging as we address the impact COVID has on our mental health.
To help discuss this we welcome Tracy Adams, CEO of YourTown: a charity which includes services such as Kids Helpline. This is Australia’s only free, confidential, 24/7 online & phone counselling service for children & young people aged 5 to 25. Also, Parentline which provides wrap-around counselling & support resources to enable Australian parents & their families to live safer, happier lives.
We ask questions including:
Q1- What are some of the main concerns & issues kids raise when contacting Kids Helpline?
Q2- How can we engage young boys to have open conversations about their feelings?
Q3- Do you think this is part of a larger conversation about breaking down barriers of gender stereo-types to allow boys to understand it’s ok to be vulnerable & to give them permission to talk about their feelings.?
Q4-Do you think we need to provide more guidance to boys to give them the tools and language to articulate their feelings?
Q5- Has the lockdown affected parents differently in each state?
Q6 How can parents best offer their children support during this time?
Q7- What type of resources does Helpline offer children? How have you found them to be beneficial during the pandemic?
Q8- What are some of the most common concerns parents are mentioning to Parentline due to COVID?
For more information please visit:
https://kiddipedia.com.au/children-experiencing-serious-impacts-during-pandemic/
For further information please go to:
1800 55 1800
