Being a child has by no means been straightforward, and the previous two years haven’t helped.
As kids and teenagers wrestle to navigate life in our post-pandemic world — inundated with (typically scary) content material on social media and feeling pressured to achieve faculty — our nation and group have seen an increase in psychological well being issues amongst youths.
The L.A. Occasions and Bob Baker Marionette Theater partnered as much as attempt to assist.
“Head-lines” is a psychological health-focused information present, run by puppets (and perhaps some adults within the background). Our 4 episodes clarify sophisticated psychological well being ideas to children, tackling the matters of tension, homelessness, fears, and grief. Our purpose is to introduce kids to new coping abilities and assist construct resilience in our viewers.
Newest episode
The L.A. Occasions, in partnership with Bob Baker Marionette Theater, brings you “Head-lines,” a weekly psychological well being information present run by puppets. In 4 episodes, we are going to discover nervousness, homelessness, fears and grief. Be a part of us on this considerate, hopeful and typically humorous journey.
Sources for folks (and different previous individuals! 😜) to proceed the dialog
Hey adults! The “Head-lines” crew needs to make it straightforward so that you can maintain the dialog going after watching this week’s episode about nervousness. Listed here are some questions you’ll be able to ask to stimulate additional dialogue between you and your kiddos.
Please word: If that is the primary time you’re having these conversations as a household, be variety to your self — it may be exhausting to get our kiddos to open up. It’s OK in the event that they’re hesitant at first. However over time and with apply, we hope that your loved ones can construct belief, develop productive methods to share extra about psychological well being and develop nearer. In any case, we’re all fronds right here!
- What did you assume when Zev, the child within the episode, informed Lora the parrot that he was nervous about going to the parade?
- How do you’re feeling after we’re on the point of go to events or household dinners? Do you ever really feel nervous however are scared to inform me?
- Have you learnt it’s OK to inform me whenever you’re nervous or feeling scared?
- Is there ever a time whenever you tried to inform me you had been nervous at a celebration and I didn’t hear you? Do you need to speak about that?
- I understand how it feels to not need to go someplace as a result of we’re drained or nervous. What do you assume would assist you really feel much less nervous?
- What does “nervous,” “anxious” or “scared” imply to you? (Adults: We suggest choosing considered one of these phrases, not all three; choose whichever phrase you assume your youngster would possibly most join with.)
- Is there a spot in your physique the place you’re feeling the nervousness? (Give an instance of the place you’re feeling nervousness, like in your chest or abdomen to assist the kid perceive.)
Obtain our assets information under, which incorporates these questions, craft concepts, and extra.
Meet the characters
Palmy Nomanderson (they/them):
Performed by Kat Williams
An award-winning journalist, Palmy transplanted to L.A. from Jamaica after a seasoned profession there. They just lately gained the distinguished Palme d’Or (like a Pulitzer, however shinier) for his or her essential sequence, “Caleafornia,” exploring how local weather change is affecting the timber and shrubbery of L.A.
Lora Jacaranda (she/her):
Performed by Molly Fite
A wild Pasadenan parrot with a knack for squawking concerning the newest information. She is Head-lines reporter on the road, strolling (and did we point out squawking?) via the zippy zany streets of Los Angeles searching for her subsequent story.
