Today, Minister @KZapponeTD launched a suite of resources for parents and children as part of the Government's well-being initiative, #InThisTogether. Check out gov.ie/together for more information and expand this thread for more on these resources. Image
New resources include Parents Centre, a portal with information&supports for parents you can access at gov.ie/parents and #LetsPlayIreland, an initiative to remind us all of the importance of play, at gov.ie/letsplayireland. Read more here: bit.ly/3eU2hbV
The Minister also issued a message to the young people of Ireland, to thank and commend them for their efforts over the past weeks, and recognise their contribution to the national effort to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. Read the message here: bit.ly/2Y3PuO2 Image
As part of #LetsPlayIreland, @First5_Ireland have launched a dedicated parenting resources page with learning and play supports that can be accessed here: first5.gov.ie/parents #First5 #InThisTogether

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