Parents Support 
​if you are feeling anxious or stressed abouT Your Children during COVID-19 

• Phone Sylvia for a chat on 0870558841​ who can help you find the support you need.  
• Phone Samaritans for a confidential on 116 123 free from any phone ​or 0330 094 5717 local call charges apply​​​​

Click on the link to download a free story about Dave the Dog.
​It will help you talk to children about the Coronavirus.

dave-the-dog-coronavirus-1-1_pdf.pdf
Download File                  

PARENT HELPLINES & ONLINE SUPPORT
Click on any of the links for more helpful advice about Parenting through the COVID-19

​​      HELPLINES AND ONLINE SUPPORT

1. Galway City Community Network Phone: 1800400150
2. Tusla Parenting Advice and Support  https://www.tusla.ie/parenting-24-seven/
3. Barnardos Parenting Advice and Support  https://www.barnardos.ie/our-services/work-with-families/family-support
4. Traveller Support Helpline is available from 9am to 9pm on 083 1006300  
5. Roma COVID-19 Helpline: 0871264606
6. Special Needs Resources
   https://ncse.ie/all-online-resources​
7. Galway Autism Partnership Phone Monday to Friday (10 AM – 5PM)  091588899 for information about gaming online programmes, summer programmes, free counselling https://www.galwayautismpartnership.com/
8. HSE Covid19 information and advice  https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/
9. HEY There a new Support Website for Young People aged 10 to 18 years - https://changingfutures.ie
10. Teenline Ireland Free 24/7 service for teenagers: 1800 833634
11. Childline Free counselling for children and young people up to 19 years old: 1800 666666
12. Jigsaw Support Line Free, relevant and accessible mental health support, education, advice and guidance to young people aged 12 to 25 years old, and/or their parents/concerned others: 1800 JIGSAW (544 729) 
13. Children’s Rights Alliance Helpline support in areas like education, early years, immigration and family law: 01 9020494

ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

1. Catalogue of the online Education resources available during Covid19https://covid19.shanehastings.eu/giveback/#education
2. Webwise https://www.webwise.ie/
3. Scoil Net  https://www.scoilnet.ie/
4. Twinkle Ireland has a Fun &Educational Resources for Irish School Children  IRLTWINKLHELPS    
5. Help my Kid Learn  http://www.helpmykidlearn.ie/
6. Stay at Home Mum  https://thestay-at-home-momsurvivalguide.com/toddler-activities/
7. The Busy Toddler https://busytoddler.com/2016/11/40-super-easy-toddler-activities/
8. Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/20-fun-and-easy-toddler-activities-for-home
9. CJ Fallon – https://www.cjfallon.ie/
10. Gill Education – https://www.gillexplore.ie/
11. Edco – https://www.edco.ie/​

PRACTICE YOUR IRISH

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ1CQ6TtK10
2. https://www.digitaldialects.com/Irish.htm

​PRACTICE YOUR MATH

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-X_vXUghzs