Role Models Life Skills

📣calling all families in Wimbledon! The rest of our 2024 course dates are confirmed!

Did you know?
💡we offer flexible payment options through Klarna
💡multibuy and sibling discounts are applied automatically at checkout
💡we accept childcare vouchers and tax free childcare as payment

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🚨 The Impact of Technology on Youth Mental Health: A Wake-Up Call 📱💔

This excerpt from The Sunday Times sheds light on a concerning trend: the decline in youth mental health coinciding with the rise of smartphone usage 📉💭 It’s a stark reminder of the importance of understanding the impact of technology on our children’s well-being.

As parents, educators, and caregivers, it’s crucial that we pause and reflect on these findings. 💡

Let’s start a conversation about prioritising mental well-being and reevaluating our approach to technology use in young people. Together, we can create a healthier and more balanced environment for the next generation 🌟

Find the direct link to the article in the comments ⬇️

At Role Models, our mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive 💫 That’s why we’re committed to making our courses accessible to as many families as possible.

Did you know? We gladly accept childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare as payment options. Plus, we offer a bursary program specifically for families receiving universal credit. 💰✨ DM to find out more!

Because every child deserves the chance to unlock their full potential! 💡 Join us in creating a more inclusive learning community 🌈

How can your child think creatively and feel confident in sharing ideas with others? We are here to help! Message us to find out more about our upcoming courses! 🤩 

We teach children to:

⭐ Develop a ‘Can-Do’ attitude

⭐ Think critically

⭐  Deal with unhelpful thoughts

⭐  Make decisions independently

⭐  Respond to failure

🗓️ 8th-12th April 📍Chelsea Academy - Brilliant Me and my Mind & Resilience Course .academy_

🗓️ 8th-12th April 📍 Wimbledon High School - Brilliant Me and My Confidence & Collaboration Course

🗓️ 8th-12th April 📍 Fulham Prep - Leadership Course

🐰🎨 Hop into our behind-the-scenes wonderland! Our creative young minds have been hard at work crafting up some Easter magic and expressing their feelings through colorful creations!🐣🎉

And who’s leading this journey of discovery? None other than our beloved Billy the Bunny! 🐇

Join us in celebrating the beauty of emotions this Easter season 🐣💕 Send us a DM to find out more!

Our ever popular free webinar is back on Tues 19th March 7:30pm GMT. The webinar will cover:

💭 What is resilience and why is it important?
💭 How can resilience be taught
💭 10 practical strategies to help children develop the skills of a resilient person

Register via link in bio

Role Models accepts childcare vouchers and tax free childcare as payment for bookings at *certain venues*! Drop us a message to find out if your closest venue accepts

To make payment via either of these schemes please contact us via [email protected]

🔍 Research has shown that children who grow up in an environment where their feelings are validated are more likely to develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and a sense of self-worth. They are also less likely to experience anxiety, depression and other mental health issues later in life.

🤗 Validating a child’s feelings is an important way to protect their mental health. When children are able to express their feelings and have them acknowledged and accepted by others, it helps them feel heard and understood.

👦🏻👧🏽 If your child says "I'm stupid", simply telling them "No, you are intelligent and perfect as you are" may not be enough. While this response may seem positive, it can make the child feel unheard and dismissed.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 As parents and educators, our role is to help our children feel heard and understood. We can acknowledge their feelings by saying things like "It sounds like you're feeling frustrated", and encourage them to express themselves in a safe and non-judgmental environment.

💪 By validating their feelings, we can support their emotional development and promote healthy self-esteem.

📝 Check out the suggestions above for more tips on how to create a supportive and positive environment for your child.

Our children's mental health is just as important as their physical health, and as parents and educators, it's our responsibility to give them the tools they need to thrive.

At Role Models, we believe that healthy minds equal healthy bodies, and we're passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to reach their full potential.

Here are some of our top suggestions for prioritising your child's mental health:

💬 Encourage open communication
👍 Model healthy behaviours
🤝 Foster positive relationships
💕 Provide emotional support
🎭 Encourage your child to engage in extracurricular activities
🆘 Seek help when needed

We know that parenting can be tough, but we're here to help.

Check out our life-skills courses running in the UK throughout the summer to give your child the best possible start in life.

Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Resilience is a vital life skill that helps children bounce back from setbacks and overcome challenges. And it's never too early to start developing it!

As parents, caregivers, and educators, we can help children learn how to rise every time they fall and grow stronger from their experiences.

Our Masterclass session, ‘It’s Okay to Make Mistakes’, is a great starting point to teaching children resilience.

In this session, we teach children that everyone makes mistakes, and it’s normal to fail. What’s important is how we react and learn from it.

Also, ‘Getting Back up After Failure’, teaches children that failure is not the end and gives children strategies to keep trying pursuing their goals and ambitions.

In today's digital age, it's important to protect our children from the dangers of the internet.

🚨According to a survey by the Cyberbullying Research Center, approximately 34% of students have experienced cyberbullying.

One way to protect our children is by building their self-esteem. When children have a strong sense of self-worth, they are more likely to make smart decisions online and less likely to fall victim to cyberbullying.

💪🏼By building your child's self-esteem and equipping them with the tools they need to stay safe online, you can help them navigate the digital world with confidence and resilience.

Read our 3 ways to help children strenghten their self-esteem.