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Following their hugely successful parenting webinar series last year, the Longford Westmeath (LW) CYPSC Parenting Webinar Series returns this November 2023. Hosted by Athlone Family Resource Centre, as part of the LW CYPSC Family Wellness Initiative, the webinar series with Gráinne Powell (see bio attached) will run over four weeks, commencing on 8^th November. A webinar will run each Wednesday from 7pm to 8:30pm. The series is aimed at parents of children aged 0 – 18 years and professionals in the social care field who support parents and families through their work. Pre-registration is not required.

Participants can log on each week using the zoom links which are available in the attached pdf or by clicking on the individual webinar titles below.

LW CYPSC Parenting Webinar Series 2023

Parenting Webinar Series Nov 2023 – Gráinne Powell Bio

 

8^th November, 7pm : Webinar 1 – Healthy Happy Homes: Reducing Family Conflict

 

15^th November, 7pm: Webinar 2 – Coping with Change & Managing Anxiety in Children

 

22nd November,7pm: Webinar 3 – Parenting Teens through Risky Times

 

29th November,7pm: Webinar 4 – Shared Parenting

Alcohol Action are running a series of events and activities aimed to raise awareness of the issues arising from growing up with alcohol harm in the home entitled ‘End the Silence’.

• In Ireland, an estimated 271,000 children under 15 years of age are living with parents who are regular risky drinkers (HSE, 2014).
• The negative effects include emotional impacts, abuse and violence, family relations, changes in parental behaviour and neglect.
• A National Audit of Neglect Cases indicated that parental alcohol misuse was a factor in 62% of neglect cases.

Find more information by clicking here

CyberBreak is a fun filled family break where you turn off your smart devices (mobiles, laptops, iPads, computers, gaming consoles) for 24-hours. This is our fourth year running CyberBreak and we want it to be our biggest one yet – we are encouraging all schools and families across Ireland to sign up for the day. CyberBreak seeks to raise awareness about the importance of having a happy and healthy balance between our online and offline lives.

Families and schools can sign up here www.cybersafekids.ie/cyberbreak

Registrations are now OPEN for our FREE ONLINE Autumn / Winter Art Programmes – A chance for children and young people (ages 6-15) with *lifelong physical health conditions to explore their creativity and grow in confidence, while making new friends and having fun along the way!

Our online programme consists of both on and offline creative activities and is available nationwide so children and young people can take part wherever they are!

To sign up for a programme please click on the links below.  These links will take you to the sign-up forms and registration details for your chosen programme.

 

ONLINE Autumn Mid-Term Camp for Teenagers 31 Oct – 4 Nov 

Ages 13-15

Includes:

• 3 days of interactive sessions on Tues, Thurs and Sat
• Optional time in between sessions to get creative at your own pace!

 

ONLINE Winter Art Programme for 6-12 Year Olds Nov 11 – Dec 16

Option 1: Ages 6-8

Option 2: Ages 9-12

Includes:

• Weekly activities delivered by surprise postal drops
• 2 online sessions with the artist (optional)
• A chance to sign-up to a Post Pal exchange (optional)

*A lifelong physical health condition is one which can be treated and managed but usually not cured.  Examples include diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, allergies, heart conditions, chronic asthma, spina bifida, juvenile arthritis, rare or complex conditions and many more.

The aim of the day is to provide opportunities to connect with others and raise awareness of mental health as a universal human right.

For more information and advice about your mental health, support and services visit www.yourmentalhealth.ie