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PARENTING 061


Helping youngsters overcome fears and worries


It’s becoming more and more diffi cult to shield young eyes from the atrocities of terrorist acts that have dominated the news in recent months. Today’s youngsters are exposed to the news in so many almost instant ways (such as Twitter, Instagram and FB) it would be practically impossible to shelter them from reports of terrorist attacks – and they may want to talk about it and ask questions. Terrorism is a difficult issue to discuss


with children because even as adults we struggle with it, both the motivations behind it and the trauma it can cause. Terrorism is a frightening reality but, by allowing youngsters to ask questions, listening to their concerns, being honest,


and reassuring and comforting them, you can help them to feel safer and calm their worries.


Following last year’s Paris attacks, The


Times and the NSPCC explored the most effective ways for parents to address any fears their children may have and released a series of short fi lms which you can fi nd on the NSPCC website at www.nspcc.org.uk/ • If you’re concerned about how a child is feeling following the tragic events in Manchester and London, call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 for advice 24/7.


Games on the go!


Launched earlier this year, NumBugz is the only travel game families will need for their summer holidays. More than a single game, it’s a bag full of fun original games for the whole family (age four plus).


Light and portable, the Bugz-Bag contains no fewer than seven games for both parents and children to enjoy together, testing memory and strategy or just enjoying quick fun games. There’s something different for each day of the week – a


great choice for families to take and play anywhere. • NumBugz, priced £14.99, is available online at www.plyt. co.uk or from Amazon. For more information, rules and videos, visit www.plyt.co.uk


If your child struggles with anxiety, the Little Saggo Jr Worry Eater, recommended by psychologists and teachers, can offer comfort and reassurance as well as giving parents an insight into their child’s worries. Children can simply draw a picture or write down what’s troubling them and then pop the paper in Saggo’s mouth and zip it up. Then, with a little help from mum and dad, or carer Saggo will eat those worries up. All he wants to do is make everything better – and not only is Saggo brilliant at eating worries, he’s also soft and cuddly, making him a favourite soft toy! • Priced £14.99, Little Saggo Jr Worry Eater is available from Amazon and at www. brightminds.co.uk


NEW CARVING FOR LOCAL PLAY AREA


Sevenoaks Town Council recently commissioned a new carved totem pole to be installed at Buckhurst Lane Play Area. The wood was used from a fallen Lebanese Cedar tree at Greatness Cemetery, which was around 200 years old and dates from the estate of Greatness House.


The branch was moved to the playground with one third secured into the ground allowing the remaining two thirds to be carved with woodland animals. The intricate carving (pictured) was carried out by Dick Baugh from Wood Warlocks.


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