- Moving house
- Starting school
- The arrival of a new sibling
- Divorce and
- Death in the family
"We want parents to feel they are doing a good job and then they can in turn be that security for their children, which is what they need – security above all."
"They need to know that their relationship with you is going to be the same and that you still love them, and that you're the parent and you'll care about them no matter what is changing."
- Maintain routine to help make your child feel safe and secure
- Read relevant storybooks ahead of time
- Ensure your child feels heard and listened to
- Normalise change by pointing out it is a normal part of life
- Work on their strengths and coping abilities while reassuring them that they will get through this
- Role model how to deal with change
- Broaden your focus. For example, can extended family or friends help provide support?
- Assist your child to develop a clear story that organises their experience and helps them make sense of the change