Activities
Here are some simple activities. You can do some on your own, or you can do all of them with your family and friends.
There are over 30 activities to choose from. Choose just do one, or do the whole lot!
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Worry Box
Sometimes putting a worry into a box allows you to forget about them a bit…
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Reading stories
Being close and reading together is wonderful, especially if your parent is in bed…
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Family tree
Draw your own family tree. Is it a small tree or big tree?
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Massive plaster
Write down all the things that might make you feel better to remind you when you are having a really bad day.
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Write a letter
Reading and writing letters are great ways of talking to each other, and can be kept forever.
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Feelings game
Talking about your feelings can be difficult sometimes. Everyone in the family might have different ones – and that is O.K.
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PAPERCHAIN PEOPLE
Exploring and working out who are the important people in your life can make you feel safe and cared for.
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MEMORY BOX
Fill your memory box with items that remind you of your parent, and the times you spent together.
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SCRAP BOOK
Make a scrap book about you and your parent, or your whole family. Include photos, train tickets, old birthday cards.
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MAKING ART
Making art together can be simple, fun and creates something you can keep.
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STORY MAKING
Write a story about your Mum or Dad’s life by asking them questions.
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MUSIC PLAYLIST
Making playlists of songs that you and your parent love singing, dancing or listening to can be great activity.
