Parent Club can help you through crisis

The Parent Club is here for families across West Lothian.

Keep in touch, keep moving and keep being kind to yourself.

These are just some of the messages being shared with parents and carers to promote good health and wellbeing for families during the coronavirus crisis.

The Scottish Government’s Parent Club‘Here For You’ campaign is encouraging parents and carers in West Lothian to look after themselves as they juggle the additional pressure being placed on them as a result of the pandemic.

Whether it’s trying to support the kids’ learning while working from home or keeping on top of the housework and trying to keep the kids entertained and fed, there’s a lot to deal with.

Parent Club is a digital information resource, support hub and online community offering practical advice and support for parents and carers in West Lothian and across Scotland.

From mental health advice, tips for play and learning at home, keeping active and eating well to talking to your kids about coronavirus, advice comes from the trusted voices of other parents and is backed by experts and the Scottish Government.

John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, said: “We know it’s an extremely challenging time for parents and carers. What is being asked of you is not easy, but just being there for your family is all that really matters – so take each day as it comes and enjoy the little moments. I want to thank parents and carers for their continued support during this difficult time.

“I am sure that Parent Club’s free online resources and community will be a useful source of guidance in the weeks to come. By working together and supporting each other, we will get through this.”

To find out more, visit parentclub .scot/coronavirus, and follow @ ParentClubScotland on Facebook and @parentclubscot on Twitter.