Supporting children through the COVID-19 pandemic

In this blog, Dr Gemma Witcomb takes a look at some of the concerns raised and offers some advice on how we can best support children at this time, drawing on research expertise of colleagues in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

Our institution has been open and committed to supporting the wellbeing of its staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, Maia, the University’s Women’s Network, has recently hosted virtual Coffee Hour chats, which have highlighted how many staff are worried about the mental wellbeing of their children.

In her blog, Dr Gemma Witcomb takes a look at some of the concerns raised and offers some advice on how we can best support children at this time, drawing on the research expertise of colleagues in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

To read the blog in full, visit the wellbeing section at Blogs.Lboro.