Mana Ake's latest topic is 'Supporting tamariki who are worrying about climate change', with tips for whānau on: how to talk about worries and feelings about climate change, acknowledging feelings and building the self-efficacy of tamariki, understanding climate change anxiety, building hope and climate actions to do with tamariki.

What is climate change anxiety?

Many tamariki and rangatahi worry about climate change. For some, the worry, fear, or tension is overwhelming and affects their wellbeing. Healthify has information about climate change anxiety, and things whānau can do to help.

Top tips for whānau and caregivers

Acknowledging anxious feelings about climate change and emphasising self-efficacy are two of the ten tips offered by Grow Waitaha in a colourful PDF for whānau.

How to talk about climate change anxiety

Many tamariki are growing increasingly aware of the reality of climate change and they may be feeling worried about the impact it could have in their lifetime. The Parenting Place has ideas to help whānau discuss their feelings and worries about climate change.

A guide for parents about the climate crisis

The Australian Psychological Society has published a guide for parents to help answer common questions they ask about the climate crisis, provide strategies, and offer ideas on how to support tamariki to cope.