For example, if you start in the evening when they're tired, your child or children might not be able to concentrate. Being able to anonymously discuss different worries from the display with the rest of the class will reassure them that they're not alone.

It's OK to ask your child what they'd like you to do about the situation but it could be something where you can't do anything at all; for example, if they're grieving over a death.

To make the bag lighter you offload your worries or think of coping strategies and you get rid of each potato, one at a time.

Worry follows Jenny in a big blue bag, it's around wherever she goes, even when relaxing and watching TV! It felt happy and I really liked the story because it was nice my favourite part of the story is probably going to have to be when the lady took out all the worries and threw them away and blew them kisses. It can also help you understand that some worries are simply not yours at all and that while you may be concerned, you are not responsible. Inevitably, as she takes each item from her bag, it feels lighter and she can walk along her journey easier.Put Things into Perspective - Without lowering your child's feelings, let them know that a lot of problems are temporary and solvable. Practical skills to help parents find ways to support their teenagers' development with an emphasis on improving communication skills. You can find a lovely Mindfulness Pack available here, as well as some instructions on how to make your very own Stress Toy. After putting a few potatoes in then take one out at a time as you offload those worries to to someone.

There are lots of worries in the bag but none are talked about in too much detail, it would have been good to maybe name and explore some in a bit more detail at the end to help with sorting them into groups. To help your child open up and discuss their emotions, you can start by asking your children how they are feeling; are they angry, sad, happy, scared or worried?Your child might not be ready to talk straight away but could actually re-start the conversation with you a few days later. It gives your child the time to process what you've discussed and stops the whole thing sounding like a lecture. Shows the different emotional changes for teenagers, how to encourage independence while setting limits, and how fathers can talk to teenagers about drugs, sex, the internet, and relationships.