Parenting
Supporting Anxious Children for Parents and Educators
All children worry at times. However, for an increasing number of children, managing anxiety can be a real challenge. It is important that parents and pre-school practitioners understand how to best support anxious children. This webinar provides practical advice for you to support children who struggle with anxiety.
Who can do this Course?
Early Years Educators
Parents/Guardians
Parents/Guardians
Course Content
- How anxiety impacts on our children’s brains and bodies
- Common mistakes parents make when speaking to children struggling with anxiety
- How best to support children struggling with anxiety
- The role of the parent in reducing anxiety
Certification
Certificate of completion
Tutor
Dr Mary O'Kane originally studied Psychology in the UK, then specialised in the area of Early Childhood while undertaking her Masters and Doctorate at Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) in Ireland. Mary is currently a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education with Maynooth University, teaching in the areas of Children’s Learning and Development, Children’s Wellbeing, and Educational Transitions. She is also an Associate Lecturer in Psychology with the Open University. During 2015-2016 she conducted the fortnightly monthly Parenting Slot on the Anton Savage show on Today FM, answering parenting queries from listeners. She is also a regular contributor to Ireland AM on both parenting and early childhood education issues.
Supporting Anxious Children for Parents and Educators
This webinar explores how anxiety impacts children physically and emotionally and offers practical advice to support children and help them gain confidence.
This webinar explores anxiety in children and teenagers.
Supporting Children
Webinar
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of completion
Course Enquiry
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