Managing Your Child’s Emotional Wellbeing

Living with kidney disease can be tough on your child, not just physically, but emotionally too. Feeling different, missing out on activities, or facing medical treatments can affect their confidence, mood, and social life.

This course helps you support your child’s emotional wellbeing in a gentle, practical way. We’ll explore strategies to help them cope with big feelings, build resilience, maintain friendships, and feel supported, at home, at school, and in the community.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand the emotional impact of kidney disease on children
• Spot early signs your child may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or withdrawn
• Support your child to manage emotions and build confidence
• Use tools like pacing, goal setting, and gratitude to build resilience
• Help your child connect socially and talk about their condition in an age-appropriate way
• Know when and where to seek additional help