If you're talking to just one child about something, consider how private the time and place are. It's might work best to have it at a time when brothers and sisters aren't around to interrupt. The Government in Wales has signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), stating that children and young people have rights, no matter who they are, where they live or what they believe in. Among the articles listed are:

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. What you can always do is reassure and support – starting with a big hug.You can also help your children to relieve anxiety and stress with this Homemade Stress Ball activity. By understanding a child's worries, you can then do more to help them manage their worries and concerns. The Huge Bag of Worries is one of my favourite books. It is amazing for helping your child with their fears and worries.

Encourage the children, with an adult, to make their own bubbles. A recipe can be found here with good instructions on how to make a bubble wand - https://wredtedart.com/bubble-recipe/?cn-reloaded=1

Why is it important for children to talk about their worries?

Make a worry monster with a big mouth so that it can eat up worries – the children might want to use junk modelling or even paper mache (recipe - https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-make-paper-mache) What will it look like? What is its name? I shall now read out a list of things that could cause us to feel stressed. I'd like you to think about which of these stresses apply to you as I mention them. Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help. We've all been on the receiving end of a difficult conversation. But that doesn't make it any easier when you have to have one with your child. This My Rainbow Worries Worksheet supports young people with identifying new and alternative ways of coping with their worries and developing a range of coping strategies they can use into adulthood. How can I help my child to cope with their worries?