Family and Community (Page 4)
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Schools Love Reading programme is launched
All pupils aged 3–16 in state schools in Wales will be receiving a book of their own to keep as the Books Council of Wales and the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, launch the Schools Love Reading programme…
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Bodies, hearts and minds
A recently launched toolkit uses historical sources to help young people think differently about their emotional and bodily wellbeing in the present, and their capacity to make change in the future. The toolkit is made up of activities that young people can carry out on their own or in groups, complemented with resources for group leaders and teachers…
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Once Upon the Future: Inspiring children to care about the world around them
Looking for stories that spark hope for the future? Stories that empower kids (and adults!) to make a difference in their communities? Stories that combine leading-edge research in sustainability with magic, adventure, and humour? Welcome to Once Upon the Future, where everyday adventures can change the world…
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Drawing for wellbeing and connection
This book gathers research evidence to demonstrate the substantial value of drawing for health, healthcare and improving wellbeing. It is for anyone interested in engaging in drawing – the low-cost, low-tech, and flexible process which is easily tailored to clients, parents, carers and professionals…
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Exploring wellbeing support for young people in the pandemic
The study explored the views and experiences of online mental health and wellbeing provision among young people, carers, and health and social care professionals in Wales during the Coronavirus pandemic…
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How did young care leavers in Ireland experience the Covid-19 pandemic?
This study describes the experiences of care leavers in Ireland and discusses how Covid 19 brought new challenges and actuated others, but also how some of these young people found resources in themselves and their networks…
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New project on maternal feeding experiences: Motherhood Quilt and Guilt
This project will explore mother’s complex experiences of feeding practices through a community quilting project. It aims to create a discussion around negative emotional experiences, such as shame and guilt, arising from the introduction of formula and combination feeding that is likely to resonate with most women in Wales…
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Meic helpline
Meic is the information, advice and advocacy service for children and young people in Wales aged 0-25…
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Sound of change: end of physical punishment in Wales
This is the sound of change. This is a historic moment for the rights of children in Wales…
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New special edition of Thrive Magazine: ‘Life after GCSEs’
The Fostering Network in Wales work directly with care-experienced young people to create magazines that speak to their concerns, document their experiences, and communicate…
