Starting a new phase in school can bedaunting and stressful for our children.This set of resources offers tips on howyou can offer the vital home support tohelp your child cope with transitions.

Education andCareer Guidancego.gov.sg/ecg-resources

Schoolbag

PROVIDINGSOCIAL ANDEMOTIONAL

SUPPORTFOR YOUR

CHILD

A Collection ofResources for Parents

Ministry of EducationStudent Development Curriculum Division

Guidance Branch

Last updated: 2019

JOURNEYING WITHOUR CHILDREN,

ACHIEVING THEIRASPIRATIONS

(PARENT GUIDE)*

WHAT'S NEXTBROCHURES

THE NEXT STEPFORWARD E-BOOK

MYSKILLSFUTUREPORTAL  

Supporting YourChild Through

Transitions*

Preparing for the future requires ourchildren to explore education and careerpathways and make informed decisions.Tap on the following resources to find outhow you can help your child on his/herjourney in education and career planning.

Stay up-to-date with educationnews, school features and tips, atSchoolbag.sg.

A sense of competence and belonging is essentialfor helping children develop self-confidence.These resources provide some suggestions on howwe can guide our children to develop a growthmindset, make good decisions, and build positiverelationships.

We are role models for our children andthey are quick to learn positive behavioursfrom us. These resources provide someguidance on how to praise our children,express gratitude and build social skills.

go.gov.sg/selresforparents

As parents, we want tosee our children grow upto become confident andresilient individuals. Thefollowing resources willhelp you to provide socialand emotional support foryour children, so that theywill learn to persevereand adapt positively tochallenges.

Building Resilience in Our Children*

Raising ConfidentChildren

Praise, Gratitude &Social Skills

Resilience is the ability to adapt positively andpersevere in the face of challenges. Here aresome resources and activities you can engage inwith your child to strengthen his/her resilience.

Qualities of a Child who shows ResilienceResilience-Fostering InteractionsRecognise Common Stress Symptoms in Your ChildSense of PurposeTips for Guiding Your Child in Setting GoalsTips to Guide Your Child in Problem SolvingCharacter Strengths

In this set:

Tips for Developing Positive Thinkingin Your ChildTips for Building Positive Social SkillsIn Your ChildEmotional Strength Booster

Build CompetenceDevelop a Sense of BelongingPromoting a Growth MindsetBuilding Positive RelationshipsManaging ChallengingSituations EffectivelyDecision-Making

In this set:

*Available in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

PRAISE YOUR CHILD* GRATITUDE*

TEACH YOUR CHILDSOCIAL EMOTIONAL

SKILLS