We are a small group of ordinary people. From our work and life experiences, we know it’s important for all children to grow up with good mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Before covid-19, we brought lots of different people together; people who know and care about mental health, and wanted to do something to help young children living in Worthing. We shared experiences and knowledge, listened and learnt from each other.

We saw that there could be more help for young children’s mental health. This book is one of the things we are doing to help.

Covid-19 has completely changed the world and how we need to behave to keep ourselves and each other safe. It has highlighted to adults now more than ever, the importance of supporting children’s mental health as well as looking after our own.

We hope this little book gives reassurance that you are doing a good job and points to help and support where you need it.

This book is a quick guide and a starting place. All advice draws on evidence-based research of things that work so look to the sources to do more reading.

We wish you and your family well.

Stay safe.

Carl, Gráinne, Becky, Debs & Lucie