Tots To Teens: Minding each other and ourselves

The ISPCC’s new Let’s Sweat it Together campaign is designed to remind children to share their problems with other people - while there's plenty for parents to dig into elsewhere in this week's column

Pictured lining up for ISPCC's latest fundraising campaign, Let's Sweat it Together, which takes place nationwide from March 27th to April 2nd, are Victoria Little (aged 10), Brittany Hogan, Caelan Doris, Alasdair Little (aged 13). Pic: Inpho/James Crombie

Children in Ireland are struggling to cope, according to a children’s charity. The ISPCC’s 24/7 Childline experienced a significant rise in calls from children in relation to thoughts of suicide and feelings of unhappiness last year.

The ISPCC’s new Let’s Sweat it Together campaign aims to do something about this. The campaign is designed to remind children to share their problems with other people. “We’re encouraging individuals, schools and businesses to join us from March 27 to April 2 in walking a lap while having a chat with a friend, family member, or colleague about what might be worrying you both,” says ISPCC CEO John Church.