How to mind your mental health at Christmas
Please see some useful tips attached from Mental Health Ireland on how to mind your mental health at Christmas.
Traveller Cultural Awareness Packs available free of Charge
Meath County Council in conjunction with Meath Travellers Workshop have developed a Traveller Cultural Awareness Pack.
The packs are available FREE of Charge to Community Groups, Community Centres, Schools, Organisations, Agencies etc.
Packs are available for Collection On Thursday 19th December from 10am to 3.30pm at our offices on the Fair Green Navan. Why not pop in for a cuppa and some Christmas treats when you are collecting your pack.
If you are unable to call in at that time contact the office on 046-9027801 or [email protected] to arrange a different time to collect.
We will not be able to deliver the pack
This Project is funded as part of the Dormant Accounts Fund
Trim FRC December 2024 Newsletter
Click on the link below to see a copy of the Trim FRC December 2024 newsletter outlining the programmes and groups we have in place that will be of interest to families.
https://trimfamilyresourcecentre.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/December.pdf
CyberSafeKids Launches Christmas Gadget Gift Guide for Parents
Give your child a safer online experience this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, many parents will be considering smart devices (phones, tablets, gaming consoles, wearables or smart toys) as gifts for their children. With so many options available, it can be difficult to determine which gadgets are safe and suitable for children.
To support parents and guardians in making safer, more informed decisions when buying these devices, CyberSafeKids has launched a Christmas Gadget Gift Guide.
This easy-to-read guide covers:
- The benefits and risks of popular smart devices and toys
- Practical tips to help make these devices safer for your child
- Age recommendations to guide your device choices
- Useful links to the official manufacturer websites for further details
The CyberSafeKids Christmas Gadget Gift Guide is available to download for free here.
Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week 18th – 22nd November 2024
From the 18th-22nd November the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) will coordinate a series of awareness raising events. There will be several webinars for professionals exploring a range of issues facing bereaved children and highlighting ways for adults to provide appropriate compassionate support. There will also be online support session for parents and carers, as well as a media campaign and a range of local and regional events delivered by members and friends of ICBN. Click on the link below for more information:
Empathy Online from Spunout.ie
Empathy Online is a new, comprehensive, self-directed digital learning programme from Spunout.ie. Build your empathy toolkit for responding to harm and supporting others online
It presents a fresh new approach for responding to difficult and harmful content online. Check it out here: https://t.co/jnM4K1982R.
Developed with support from https://x.com/Google, Empathy Online aims to equip younger people with the self-compassion and empathy needed to reduce harmful behaviour online and to also empower people with the bystander intervention skills to intervene where appropriate
Trim FRC November 2024 Newsletter
Click on the link below to see a copy of the Trim FRC November 2024 newsletter outlining the programmes and groups we have in place that will be of interest to families.
https://trimfamilyresourcecentre.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/November-1.pdf
Louth Meath Calendar of Events for Mental Health November 2024
Please see the Louth Meath Calendar of Events for Mental Health – November 2024. Please click the link below if you wish to register for any of the events/training:
Free workshops for parents – Early Years Supporting your child’s transition from preschool to primary school
Dear Parent,
Is your child transitioning from pre-school to primary school? This can be an exciting yet challenging milestone, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
The National Parents Council (NPC) is offering free online information sessions to help you support your child’s smooth and positive transition into primary school. Join us from the comfort of your home and gain valuable insights, practical advice, and tools to ease this transition for your child.
November Session Dates and Times:
Monday, 4th November at 7.30pm
Tuesday, 5th November at 10am
Wednesday, 6th November at 7.30pm
Why Attend?
These interactive sessions will cover essential strategies for supporting your child’s social, emotional, and educational journey into primary school. You’ll learn about:
Building confidence and resilience in your child
Coping with challenges and managing emotions
Strengthening your relationship with your child as they start this new adventure
Each session also includes a Q&A where you can ask questions and receive
guidance from our experienced facilitators.
How to Join:
Simply register your details by clicking the link below, and we’ll send you a
Zoom link to join the session.
Register Here
Please note, places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to prepare for one of the most important steps in your child’s early years!
New Health Literacy Online Courses
Adult Literacy for Life are delighted to share two new online health literacy courses which are on their website now:
| Name | Audience | Length | Link | |
| Course 1: | Let’s talk about health literacy | Everyone who uses health and social care services | 25 minutes | www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/aware/lets-talk-about-health-literacy-course |
| Course 2: | Let’s talk about a literacy friendly approach in healthcare | Health and social care professionals | 40 minutes | www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/aware/lets-talk-about-literacy-friendly-approach-course |
Communications briefing for Health Literacy courses October 2024