Well-being activities for children

Sparklers

https://sparklers.org.nz

Fun well-being activities to support whānau to look after their wellbeing and feel good. Suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years old.

• Resources include interactive strategies, activities, and worksheets.
• Particularly for more motivated parents.
• Activities linked to five key competencies of NZ curriculum and based on Five Ways to Wellbeing – evidence-based actions promoting mental wellbeing for people of all ages.
• Schools that have used Sparklers resources have rated activities as extremely useful in lifting student wellbeing and improving in-class behaviours.

TRIPLE-P FEARLESS ONLINEPARENTING COURSE

https://www.triplep-parenting.net.nz/nz-uken/find-help/fear-less-triple-p-online/

A free online parenting course for parents wanting support to manage their child’s anxiety and to help them build emotional resilience.

• Gain an improved understanding of anxiety and fear and how to manage it effectively.
• Provides tools and strategies based on extensive research.
• Available on phone, computer, tablet and can be completed at your own pace in your own space.
• 6 Modules which take 30 – 60 minutes each to complete.
• Suitable for parents of children aged 6 to 14 years old.
• Triple P has other online courses and resources for general parenting too.

ALL RIGHT?

www.allright.org.nz

In collaboration with the Mental Health Foundation. A good general mental wellness site, not specific to anxiety but a good resource for self-help.

• Daily “Mini Missions” to help you feel good.
• The “All Right” app helps users to improve health and wellbeing by reminding users todo simple things that make a difference.
• Resources suitable for whanau and all ages.

Melon Health

https://www.melonhealth.com/manual/anxiety-toolbox/

• Offers a 5-session course containing short videos, education, and personal stories.
• Great resource for older children and teenagers who can work through some of the resources themselves.
• Informative and well-designed worksheets.
• Course begins with a foundation of understanding anxiety, CBT, elf-talk then builds upon this with an introduction more helpful strategies and development of a wellness plan.
• Offers a phone app which can be downloaded for free. App sends daily “Melon Mantras” to your phone.

HEALTH NAVIGATOR

https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-a-z/a/anxietyyoung-
people/

A very generalised overview of anxiety and how it may affect young people. Includes a general description of anxiety and its different forms alongside basic self-management strategies. Has an extensive directory of other anxiety resources/websites which can be accessed.

• Outlines key points for young people to understand about anxiety.
• Reviews basic self-care strategies to manage anxiety.
• Provides an extensive directory of other anxiety resources for people to access further.
• Has a range of resources for all young people.