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DC broken leg - how to support early days

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yogiannie · 20/10/2023 10:57

DC, 15, has broken leg badly doing sport, and is very immobile for this initial period - how can I support them best during these early days? They don't want friends over, and I am worried about mental health.

Any thoughts or suggestions for distractions most appreciated..

OP posts:
BloominFlower · 20/10/2023 11:01

Do they like reading at all or like playing board games?

Mumaway · 20/10/2023 11:03

Games console they can use online with friends, and get on to school for some work for home to keep his brain going

littlefireseverywhere · 21/10/2023 15:20

streaming service not normally subscribed to? Work from school to catch up on? Friends via games etc? Family visits? Nice easy meals?

Katia2517 · 21/10/2023 15:52

It is quite hard to adjust and accept you depend on someone else so much. As a PP said, I got a kindle unlimited subscription and I read a lot, but it depends if they like reading. Do they have any hobbies?!
If they are using crutches, they can use a backpack to carry stuff from one room to another.
There are various Fb groups you can join for practical advice etc.

Fionaville · 21/10/2023 17:09

For the initial period we made an extra big fuss and watched loads of films together with goodies. It was a bit of a me saying 'yes' to nearly everything time. New games being a big one. When it's a bad break, it is quite traumatic. It's a bit of a lonely time as well, as you feel like everyone you tell is just 'oh yeah, our such and such broke their arm last year' like its no big deal, but all breaks aren't equal and it can actually be really upsetting for you and your child! So you have my sympathy. Just spoil him as much as possible is my advice 💐

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 21/10/2023 22:12

Appropriate clothing, wet wipes. Really grim at that age to suddenly struggle with personal care.
Home hairdresser perhaps if your child is female.

Lego set if you can thrown money at the problem? It’s also quite social if a large project.

FaceTime with friends. Duolingo, 100 best ever classic films, some sort of massive box set (west wing) or film series (godfather, oceans series)

What was the sport? Will he/she return to it or vv bad injury? If return is likely then game analysis videos, subject matter films, documentaries. Give us the sport and we can make suggestions.

sorry to hear it in the main. It’s miserable to watch your child vulnerable and sore. Hope they recover quickly

Hapshepsut · 21/10/2023 22:14

Fionaville · 21/10/2023 17:09

For the initial period we made an extra big fuss and watched loads of films together with goodies. It was a bit of a me saying 'yes' to nearly everything time. New games being a big one. When it's a bad break, it is quite traumatic. It's a bit of a lonely time as well, as you feel like everyone you tell is just 'oh yeah, our such and such broke their arm last year' like its no big deal, but all breaks aren't equal and it can actually be really upsetting for you and your child! So you have my sympathy. Just spoil him as much as possible is my advice 💐

I agree with this, it is a time for fussing and spoiling

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