Parenting for Wellness

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Parenting for Wellness

The Parenting for Wellness Toolbox for Parents is your go-to guide for raising happy, confident and kind children in today’s fast-paced world. It contains bite-sized content on key parenting domains, quick tips and practical strategies that you can use as you encounter different scenarios that arise as your child develops between 7 and 19 years old, and conversation starters to facilitate meaningful conversations between you and your child.

07 Jan 2025
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Health Promotion Board, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social and Family Development
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We are excited that you are taking this step to learn and grow with your child! As parents, you play a significant part in helping your child navigate the challenges of growing up. Under the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy, Parenting for Wellness was developed as an initiative that aims to empower and equip parents with key knowledge and skills to build strong parent-child relationships, strengthen their children’s mental well-being and emotional resilience, and parent effectively in the digital age.

Download the Toolbox for Parents

 

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The Toolbox for Parents comprises 3 sections.

Building Relationships

  • Unlock the secrets to building a strong bond with your child! This section offers simple tips to improve communication, overcome challenges, and build healthy relationships with others. 

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

  • Learn how to be your child's biggest mental health ally. This section helps you recognise signs of stress and provides ways to support their emotional well-being. Find out how to support your child and reach out for support when needed, ensuring your child feels understood and supported.

Navigating the Digital Age

  • Tackle the challenges of this digital age with confidence! This section gives you practical advice on setting healthy digital habits and encouraging offline activities. Learn how to guide your child in staying safe online, all while enjoying the benefits of technology.

Whether you’re dealing with screen time challenges or teaching your child to make smart choices online, this toolbox has got you covered. With bite-sized content and QR codes to more resources, you’ll find the information you need to support your child’s exploration of the digital world.

In addition to the Toolbox for Parents, Parenting for Wellness also encompasses a:

  • Conversation Card Deck designed to strengthen parent-child communication;
  • Website offering personalised access to the full suite of Parenting for Wellness content (available from Jan 2025 on Parent Hub).

Parenting is not about perfection, but a journey of growth. We encourage you to role model and adapt the strategies based on your family context and your child’s needs.

We hope these Parenting for Wellness resources support you in raising happy, confident and kind children.

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