I thought that I would finish off my series on the Feelings books with a positive feeling and what’s better than feeling loved!

These are the Parent Notes in the book “When I’m Feeling Loved” by Trace Moroney.

Feeling LOVED

Feeling loved brings a special sense of belonging, warmth and security to a child.  Sometimes parents mistakenly believe that love is expressed through gifts and special treats, particularly when their child behaves well.  However, most of the time, all your child will want is for you to spend time with them.  Giving your child a hug or a smile, or being calm and patient especially in difficult situations are all everyday signs of love.  In a busy life, giving your child the time and attention they need can be difficult.  Yet the results are worth it.  When your child experiences themselves as loved, they build a healthy self-esteem, and become free to love others and engage the world with less fear.

Written by Psychologists Bill Hallam and Dr Craig Olsson.  

“Each of these FEELINGS books has been carefully designed to help children better understand their feelings, and in doing so, gain greater autonomy (freedom) over their lives.  Talking about feelings teaches children that it is normal to feel sad, or angry, or scared at times.  With greater tolerance of painful feelings, children become free to enjoy their world, to feel secure in their abilities and to be happy.”

The following is another snippet from my brochure, outlining the role of PCWs in schools –

Top 3 issues for students looking for PCW support –

• Friendship/Social/Peer
• Bullying and Harassment
• School Behaviour

Students today face a more complex and challenging environment than ever before (this was written before the added challenges of COVID!)

• 15% of young Australians are currently experiencing an anxiety condition
• Bullying is the leading social issue among SA students
• Just under half of all divorces occur among couples with children under 18
• 15% of SA students miss out on breakfast
• Source: ABS statistics collected 2007,2013

Principals are saying  . . . . . . . .

The benefits of having a PCW in our school are clear and include; increased attendance at school by identified students; social and emotional support; increased access to social skills programs and families feeling supported in times of crisis such as death and family separations.

Mrs Julie Maxwell

Christian Pastoral Care Worker