An important way of keeping well physically and mentally is to be active. It releases ‘feel good’ hormones and improves confidence and social skills as well as helping us live longer healthier lives. Being active can improve sleep patterns and help with behaviour. If you have a child with additional needs and / or disabilities it is just as important that they can enjoy being active. It can sometimes take extra planning and support to find the activities that suit them. Dive Deeper

in to your movements  – often resting when you are busy and they are ‘rocked to sleep’. Then waking up

outbursts Restlessness and/or poor sleep Poor appetite Tummy aches A frightened feeling all the time., has a good sleep routine, and is getting fresh air and exercise. If children feel well physically

and turn their bodies in towards you so they can take a break. Are they struggling to get to sleep. to sleep too! What Can I Do? Top Tips for Dads Dads can struggle with baby crying just as much. off to sleep too!  Looking After Yourself Relaxation Finding the time to relax when you have

Healthy lifestyles Child development Emotional health Behaviour and sleep Toileting And much more

When children or young people experience an unexpected scary or stressful event it can upset them for a few weeks after the actual event. They might feel angry, sad, guilty, confused or anxious and you may notice a change in your child as a result.   Here are some common behaviours that you might notice your child experiencing: Getting angry or irritable Not being able to concentrate Not being able to sleep or having nightmares Not wanting to think or talk about the event and avoiding things

a change / feed / sleep' so no feelings are hurt. Personal & Social Development Who can Help? You can

them confidence and makes a walk to the shops more fun! Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep

for this is that it can slow down speech development. Keep dummies for sleep times as much as you can - distract your

can. If possible, try to sleep when the babies are sleeping.  Looking After Yourself Who can Help