Walkie Talkies: Support Networks.

In protective behaviour speak, Walkie Talkies are our feet. Each foot has five toes representing a person we can walk and talk to if something feels yucky inside us. The “yucky” might be a sick feeling because we ate too many lollies or it might be a “yucky” feeling about someone else or maybe even something “yucky” they did to us. Two walkie talkies makes for a solid platform of ten people we can walk and talk to if we have to.

Most people will be aware of the symbol of a hand as a visual reminder of a support network. Each finger represents a safe person that we can talk to about anything. Feet are a variation of the hand and offer some different activities for encouraging children to remember their support people.

In BITSS of Support Networks, I have set out two simple art activities that you can use to encourage your child to walk and talk to people who can help them.

Have fun with your walkie talkies and remember: Nothing is so awful we can't talk to someone about it.