Register Now! Barnardos Plugged In Switched Off Webinar on AI with Children and Young People

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The Barnardos Online Safety Programme is excited to invite you to the fourth instalment of our Plugged In Switched Off webinar series on topics of online safety. This year’s webinar, Exploring AI with Children and Young People, will take place on Tuesday, 15th October from 10.00-11.30am.

During the webinar, we will hear insights from the Barnardos Online Safety Programme as well as from young people from the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel who will give their take on their use of AI and what they feel children and young people need to be aware of.

The webinar will be hosted by Anton Savage, Broadcaster and Journalist and feature a keynote address from Dr Susan Leavy from UCD, a member of the AI Advisory Council of Ireland and an expert on trustworthy AI. We will also hear input from industry, schools, teachers and parents on how they see the future of AI and how we can support children and young people to understand the benefits and risks of AI and how to explore it safety and responsibly.

The event is free and registration is available here.

Our webinar will be recorded to watch it back at a later date. Check out more information on our website Plugged In Switched Off – Barnardos

We very much hope you can join us online and that you find it to be an informative and useful event. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

DkIT RiVeR Project Community of Practice Newsletter – September 2024

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Click on the attached link below to access the RiVeR Project newsletter for September.

RiVeR Project Newsletter September 2024

Free Online Sessions – Supporting your child’s positive Mental Health: Early Years

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Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce a series of FREE online information sessions on “Supporting your child’s positive mental health in the early years” hosted by the National Parents Council (NPC).

Why Attend?

The first five years of a child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. Our programme, developed in partnership with St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services, aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to support your young child’s mental health at home.

Session Details:

These sessions will be held online via Zoom, offering you flexibility to join from the comfort of your home during the week of the 30th of September 2024.

Dates and Times:

  • Monday 30th: 7.30pm
  • Tuesday 1st: 10am
  • Wednesday 2nd: 7.30pm
  • Thursday 3rd: 10pm
  • Friday 4th: 7.30pm

What You Will Learn:

  • Meeting your child’s needs: Understanding how everyday life impacts mental health.
  • Coping with challenges: Helping your child manage emotions and overcome obstacles.
  • Nurturing relationships: Developing a strong, positive bond with your child.
  • Building resilience: Supporting your child to become resilient.
  • Children’s Rights: Ensuring your child has the opportunity to live a mentally healthy life.
  • Five Ways to Wellbeing: Practical tips for maintaining mental well-being.

How to Register:

Secure your spot now for free by clicking here

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your parenting skills and support your child’s mental well-being. We look forward to seeing you online!

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program is designed to empower parents with valuable insights on supporting their children’s mental health through everyday interactions. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills in supporting your child’s mental health journey.

The Cycle Against Suicide programme and parallel webinar series in relation to Anxiety

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The Cycle Against Suicide funded PhD HELP (Health Educators Leading parents) programme of research aims to provide the scientific evidence for development of the Cycle Against Suicide state of the art Child and Adolescent Mental Health Resuable Learning Toolkit for Parents (packaged as the Cycle Against Suicide HELP programme).

While myriad psychoeducational resources have been developed, few have followed an evidenced-based framework and available data is not clearcut as to whether materials currently in use are effective.

This, Cycle Against Suicide PhD programme of research, aims to address this stark knowledge gap and inform the development of an effective, scalable, reusable mental health learning tool for parents, which, while incorporating global data, is bespoke to an Irish audience.

Alongside the Cycle Against Suicide Funded PhD research programme, the academic Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University College Dublin (UCD) will provide psychoeducational outputs to support parents and teachers consisting of a parallel webinar series.
Webinar Series 2:    Anxiety in Focus – Understanding Anxiety in Children and Young People.
September-December 2024 (7-8pm)

Anxiety is one of the most common challenges of childhood and adolescence. This has been reflected in the registrations to and attendee feedback on previous Cycle Against Suicide webinars delivered by Cycle Against Suicide and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCD.

Building on our previous series, Series 2 will take a more in-depth look at anxiety in young people exploring different types of anxiety common in this age group.Each 1 hour session will incorporate content on the causes, symptoms and evidenced-based approaches which support recovery.

September 19th : What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
October 10th :  Social Anxiety: Why the worry?
November 7th:  Understanding Post-traumatic Stress in Children and Teenagers
December 5th: Exploring Perfectionism and Obsessive-Compulsive Characteristics
These sessions delivered via zoom are free and open to all parents and teachers to participate. register your participation please do so at: https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/parent-talks/

Free Online Training: Helping Your Child Transition to Primary School!

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Dear Parents,

Has your child just started primary school this September, or are you preparing for them to start next year? The transition from pre-school to primary school is a big step, and we’re here to support you and your child through it!

The National Parents Council (NPC) is offering free online training sessions designed to help you navigate this important milestone and ensure a smooth transition for your child.

September 2024 Session Dates and Times:

  • Monday, 16th September: 7.30pm
  • Tuesday, 17th September: 10am & 7.30pm
  • Wednesday, 18th September: 7.30pm
  • Thursday, 19th September: 10am & 7.30pm
  • Friday, 20th September: 10am

What You Will Learn:

These sessions provide practical advice and tips on how to support your child’s emotional and social development as they begin their primary school journey. Our experienced facilitators will cover a range of topics, including:

  • Understanding the changes your child will experience and how to support them
  • Building resilience and confidence in your child
  • Coping with challenges and managing emotions
  • Strengthening your relationship with your child during this time of change

Why Attend?

By joining these sessions, you will gain valuable insights into making this transition a positive experience for your child and family. Each session lasts approximately 70 minutes and includes time for a Q&A, where you can get personalised advice from our trainers.

How to Join:

These sessions are held online via Zoom, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home.

Register Now to book your preferred session time and secure your place:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EY_Transition_Sept2024

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your parenting skills and help your child thrive as they start their primary school adventure!

Looking forward to seeing you online!

Meath CYPSC – Anonymous online survey for young people aged 15-24 years

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Young people and young adults living in County Meath 

Are you aged 15 to 24 years? Please take 10 minutes to fill out an anonymous survey to tell us your thoughts on the support needed by young people and young adults within the County. Your answers will be used to identify priorities for the new Meath Children and Young People’s Plan 2025-2027

To complete the survey, click on the following link https://forms.office.com/e/uxEPMBjZUx or scan the QR code below. Survey: open until 27 September.

 

Free places – Parenting Plus Middle Years Programme – Trim FRC

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Please see flyer attached for Parenting Plus Middle Years Programme commencing Wednesday, 18th September at 10am in Trim FRC. Free places still available.

Parents survey to identify priorities for Meath CYPSC’s new Meath Children and Young People’s Plan 2025-2027

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Parents/Guardians/Carers living in County Meath 

Take 10 minutes to fill out an anonymous survey to tell us your thoughts on the support needed by families within the county. Your answers will be used to identify priorities for Meath CYPSC’s new Meath Children and Young People’s Plan 2025-2027.

To complete the survey, click on the following link https://forms.office.com/e/tTxxkLLkWj or scan the QR code below. Survey is open until 20 September, 2024.

 

 

 

Turn the Midlands, Louth & Meath Green – 10th September 2024 – World Suicide Prevention Day

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Please click on the poster link below for more information.

HSE SeeChange Green Ribbon Poster

Free Online Sessions – Supporting your child’s positive Mental Health: Early Years

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Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce a series of FREE online information sessions on “Supporting your child’s positive mental health in the early years” hosted by the National Parents Council (NPC).

Why Attend?

The first five years of a child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. Our programme, developed in partnership with St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services, aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to support your young child’s mental health at home.

Session Details:

These sessions will be held online via Zoom, offering you flexibility to join from the comfort of your home during the week of the 2nd of September 2024.

Dates and Times:

  • Monday 2nd: 7.30pm
  • Tuesday 3rd: 10am & 7.30pm
  • Wednesday 4th: 10am
  • Thursday 5th: 7.30pm
  • Friday 6th: 10am

What You Will Learn:

  • Meeting your child’s needs: Understanding how everyday life impacts mental health.
  • Coping with challenges: Helping your child manage emotions and overcome obstacles.
  • Nurturing relationships: Developing a strong, positive bond with your child.
  • Building resilience: Supporting your child to become resilient.
  • Children’s Rights: Ensuring your child has the opportunity to live a mentally healthy life.
  • Five Ways to Wellbeing: Practical tips for maintaining mental well-being.

How to Register:

Secure your spot now for free by clicking here

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your parenting skills and support your child’s mental well-being. We look forward to seeing you online!

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program is designed to empower parents with valuable insights on supporting their children’s mental health through everyday interactions. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills in supporting your child’s mental health journey.

Warm Regards,

National Parents Council