A few more ideas from Place2Be, we hope families are finding these useful in strengthening connections.
Try to resolve conflict and re-connect after arguments
Arguments and moments of disconnection are bound to happen in families - between your children, between yourself and your children and between yourself and your partner, if you have one. It is important that children learn how to disagree in appropriate ways, how to say sorry and how to make amends when they have done something wrong. They will learn a lot about how to do these things from you - so try to model the behaviour you want to see in your children. Talk to them about how to re-connect with friends after arguments including what they can do to help repair relationships
Talk to your child about their friends
As children become older, their friendship groups become increasingly important to them. Be open to hearing about their friendships and try to listen without judgment.
Ask them about their life in real life and online. You may not think online friends are ‘real friends’, but your child may feel differently. Losing friends, or feeling left out is very painful and your child needs to know you will support them through these difficult times.