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You may think that you have little influence on your child, but the truth is parents often underestimate how much influence they have on their children. Studies have shown that even from an early age children develop ideas and attitudes about alcohol.

Parents and carers can play a key role in promoting a responsible attitude to alcohol.
Research shows that children may be protected from the negative effects of drinking if they have strong bonds with
family and if their parents:
• recognise and praise positive behaviour;
• set healthy examples;
• have accurate knowledge of the negative effects of alcohol.

1000+ curriculum-linked activities

Ages 3 to 11

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This book was a project developed by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (IASC MHPSS RG). The project was supported by global, regional and country based experts from Member Agencies of the IASC MHPSS RG, in addition to parents, caregivers, teachers and children in 104 countries. A global survey was distributed in Arabic, English, Italian, French and Spanish to assess children’s mental health and psychosocial needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mind your mental health during coronavirus – info leaflet for teens.

News is everywhere. In the digital age, it is no longer possible to control the news that we are exposed to or shield children from upsetting information. What you can do is help to minimise the negative impact it has on your children. You can do this through open and honest conversations at home, such as the tips below:

Experts have advised that parents of all children aged 5 to 11 years should be offered the chance to have their child vaccinated. Vaccination is particularly important for children who have health conditions that put them at high risk from COVID-19, as the benefits are greater

At-risk children and young people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine