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FAMILY FOCUS ADVICE FOR PARENTS The Terrible Twos NEED A LIFELINE? Wherever you live in Northern Ireland, if you, or someone you know is in distress or despair, contact Lifeline on: 0808 808 8000 Trained counsellors will listen and help immediately on the phone and follow up with other support if necessary. This is a confidential service and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lifeline counsellors are experienced in dealing with many issues including trauma, suicide, self-harm, abuse, depression and anxiety. You can call about anything that may be causing you concern. For information about local support services in your area click on http:// mentalhealthservices.nidirect.gov.uk/ QUESTION My 18-month-old son has become such a handful. He was such a placid baby but now he has started having screaming and crying fits when he can’t have or do what he wants. I didn’t know the ‘terrible twos’ could start so early – is this a normal change in behaviour at his age? ANSWER Most children go through the transition of baby to toddler from around eighteen months to three years. As you have discovered, children can start to become more wilful, testing the limits on how far they can go. Toddlers like to have their own way and can protest strongly when they don’t get it but it is important to remember that wanting to do more things for himself is a normal part of your son’s development. Toddlers can express their anxiety, anger and affection but become easily frustrated when they find it difficult to communicate their feelings with others. It is also normal for them to develop their own likes and dislikes and to be possessive about their own things - from a toddler’s point of view the world revolves around them. You will find that around this age your son will also become more aware of, and interested in, other children. Developing social skills, such as how to share, take turns and make friends, takes time and practice. Play is an important social activity that will help your son develop these skills and learn how to get along with others. Young children also like to copy adults and frequently play at being grown-up, which explains their interest in toy kitchens, lawnmowers and doctor’s kits. They will also want to explore and investigate their world but will lack the ability to think ahead. This means that climbing steep steps is great fun but they cannot think ahead to the problem of how to get back down safely. Normal age appropriate behaviour can be easily misinterpreted as a toddler being naughty or challenging. Frequent reasons behind toddlers' challenging behaviour can include tiredness, hunger, boredom, feeling left out, needing your attention, or not understanding what’s going on. Understanding the reason why your son is behaving in a certain way will help you know how to respond. Parenting NI provides free confidential support, guidance and counselling to parents throughout Northern Ireland dealing with family issues. Every parent experiences difficulties from time to time. Sometimes they may seem small, but cause a lot of worry. Sometimes they are major family crises. In many cases it helps to talk to someone outside the family. If you are concerned about your child's behaviour, family conflict, the impact of separation, bullying or any other family issue, contact the freephone helpline 0808 8010 722 available Monday -Thursday 9am - 8pm & Friday 9am - 5pm. For further information on the range of services offered by Parenting NI, including parenting programmes, log onto: www.parentingni.org or visit their Facebook page. 6 | Clanmil Housing Group
Neighbourhood News Whether your idea of a great day out is street entertainment, a teddy bear BBQ or a chance to meet Northern Ireland’s newest robot, there’s sure to be something going on in your area to keep the whole family occupied this summer. Have a look at just a few of the upcoming events and days out throughout Northern Ireland, that are perfect fun for the whole family… Enjoy a free, fun filled, family afternoon of entertainment, when the Children’s Street Theatre come to the streets of Portrush and Portstewart throughout August. This event is suitable for kids of all ages and makes for the perfect excuse for a trip to the North coast! For more details see: www.discovernorthernireland.com/ Childrens-Street-Theatre-Portrush- Portrush-P50359 Carnfunnock teddy bears are hosting their annual Teddy Bears’ Big Day Out, just before school starts back! The teddy bears are inviting everyone along to their teddy bear BBQ on Saturday 29th August, for an afternoon of dancing, competitions and much, much more. For more information visit: www. midandeastantrim.gov.uk/culture-leisuretourism/parks/carnfunnock-countrypark/events-at-carnfunnock-2015/ events-at-carnfunnock-2015 Come and see Northern Ireland’s newest robot at W5 in Belfast. Take the kids along to meet RoboThespian; the life sized, interactive robot who can move, speak, educate, interact and entertain. For more info please see: www.w5online. co.uk For up to date information on what is going on in your area this summer visit your local council website: Fermanagh and Omagh - www.fermanaghomagh.com/news-andevents Derry/Londonderry and Strabane - www.derrycityandstrabanedistrict.com/ Things-To-Do/Whats-On Causeway Coast and Glens - www. visitcausewaycoastandglens.com/ Events-and-Festivals-A86 Mid and East Antrim - www. midandeastantrim.gov.uk/events Mid Ulster - www.midulstercouncil.org/ Things-To-Do/What-s-On Antrim and Newtownabbey - www. antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/Things- To-Do/Events Belfast - www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/ Events.aspx Lisburn and Castlereagh - www. lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/things-to-do Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon - www.armagh.co.uk/events/ page/7/?etype=upcoming North Down and Ards – www. northdowntourism.com/getattachment/ Events/2015-Events-Guide-Out-Now!/ AAND-Events-Guide-2015.pdf.aspx Newry, Mourne and Down - www. newrymournedown.org/events FIND LOCAL FAMILY SUPPORT AND SERVICES The Family Support NI website provides details of a wide range of services provided by statutory, voluntary and community organisations across Northern Ireland. Click on www.familysupportni.gov.uk to access up-to-date information on a range of local services available to support families, young people and children throughout Northern Ireland. A new childcare and family support iPhone and Android app is also available. This app provides constant fingertip access to the information on the Family Support NI website. THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT The app features a search for various types of family support and registered childcare providers by District Council Area, by Postcode or by using a GPS locator. It can be accessed by searching for ‘Childcare & Family Support NI’ on App store or Google Play . https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ childcare-family-support-ni/ id858506900?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=com.origin.fsni&hl=en Clanmil Housing Group | 7
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