Engaging your child in discussions about mental health and wellbeing

As part of Queensland Mental Health Week and translating its importance to families and young children, Kenmore Park Kindergarten will host a workshop for our families focusing on empowering parents to talk to their children about mental health matters (primarily anxiety and depression) and equipping them with skills to do so. The event will involve a talk from a qualified mental health professional as well as activities for children and parents to take home and do together. The talk and activities will focus on helping children manage anxiety and other common issues in childhood, as well as helping children understand how mental health issues may affect those around them. Children and parents will be able to take these activities home to facilitate ongoing conversations. During the workshop, children will be invited to participate in a movement-based mindfulness activity which also offers mental health management outcomes appropriate to young children.