Library of tips for parents

Library of tips for parents

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Each day NPC will put a tip for parents of children in primary and early years education, these tips will be available here for parents to dip in and out of

For parents of primary school children

Have fun!

Mind your mental health

Keep reading

Encourage your child to keep fit over the summer

Healthy eating

Helping your child transition from primary to post primary school

Transition - Making decisions

Transition - Managing the end of the school year

Transition to secondary school - Your child's new school

Encouraging your child's independence - Allow mistakes

Active Listening - Practice

Active Listening - Don't judge or make assumptions

Active Listening - Ask questions

Active Listening - Provide feedback

Active Listening - Pay attention

Encouraging your child's independence - Give constructive feedback

Encouraging your child's independence - Don't do it for them

Encouraging your child's independence - Supporting your child to learn by themselves

Encouraging your child's independence - Taking on a household job

Learning at home - High but realistic expectations

Learning at home - Your child needs time to think

Learning at home - A rich learning environment

Learning at home - The importance of play

Learning at home - Develop a love of learning

5 Ways to wellbeing - Give

5 Ways to wellbeing - Keep learning

5 Ways to wellbeing - Be Active

5 Ways to wellbeing - Connect

5 Ways to wellbeing - Take notice

Be realistic

Know your child's online friends

Put on your social media blinkers

Control what you can

Screen time - what parents need to know

Keep a diary with your primary school child

Praise your child

Model good online behaviour

Push the restart button

Getting a good night's sleep

Children can help out a little

Avoid information overload

Be a good role model

Explain things to your child

Set aside time for your child

Learning at home

Have fun!

Active listening

Get up and get dressed each day

Stick to mealtime routines

Check out your school's website

You don't have to be a teacher

Try to get some fresh air

Make a plan

For parents of early years children

Be prepared for your child starting preschool

Are you thinking about your child's return to preschool?

Let's get ready - Practical actions parents can take at home

Let's get ready

Transitions tip - Understanding why play is so special

Transitions tip - Healthy eating

Transitions Tip - Developing empathy

Transitions tip - Making decisions

Transitions tip - Thinking about the transition to preschool or primary school

I can do it!

Positive attitude to learning

5 Ways to wellbeing for Early Years - Keep learning

5 Ways to wellbeing for Early Years - Be active

5 Ways to wellbeing for Early Years - Give

5 Ways to wellbeing for Early Years - Connect

Aistear - Early Years Learning at home - Key points

Aistear - Wellbeing

Aistear - Identity & Belonging

Aistear - Communicating

Aistear - All that children learn while they are playing

Early Years Learning at home - The importance of Play

Early Years Learning at home - The benefits of reading when learning at home

Early Years Learning at home - Children need to feel loved to learn

Early Years Learning at home - Why learning at home is important

Early Years Learning at home - Key points

Learning through play

Understanding your child's preschool learning & development

Support your child's transition into preschool

Encourage your child's independence

Make time to sing

Share a book

Transition from preschool to primary school

Try to include 60 minutes of physical activity in your family routine

Dance & Sing!

It's the weekend

Make the most of your time together

Get involved in play

Give your child a sense of responsibility

Learning at home for Early Years

Make a shopping list

First/then

Keep a diary with your child

Stick to routines each day

Get dressed

Play with your child

Have a plan

Establish a mealtime routine

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