11/02/2026
š Childrenās Mental Health Week ā This Is My Place š
This year's focus is all about helping children and young people feel like they belong in their friendships, families, settings and communities. When children feel safe, valued and included, it has a powerful impact on their mental health and wellbeing. š
At Dragonflies, we are supporting this with a simple activity suitable for all ages:
ā āMy Place, My Feelingsā Activity ā
Invite your children and young people to draw or talk about a place where they feel safe, happy or like they belong.
This could be home, school, outdoors, with family, or with friends.
Then talk together about it, asking questions such as :
1. What makes that place feel special?
2. Who helps you feel like you belong there?
3. What might make you feel like you don't belong?
4. Who would you bring with you?
5. Is there anything you would change about the place?
Because every child deserves to feel they can say: āThis is my place.ā