by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Babies
One of the biggest challenges faced by parents of young children is the lack of sleep – its effects can be debilitating and, it is no wonder, that sleep deprivation is used as a form of torture! It can be challenging for parents to know how to best support their...
by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Toddlers & Preschoolers
Parenting a toddler takes a lot of energy and patience as they can move from delightful to explosive in a matter of seconds. This is a period of rapid development where toddlers begin to experiment with asserting their needs and grappling with big emotions when things...
by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Parents & Carers, School Aged Children
Starting school will inevitably bring up a range of emotions for parents, carers and children. As parents and carers, we can support our children to manage these emotions by: Being aware that starting school brings lots of different emotions such as: excitement, fear,...
by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Parents & Carers
Reacting means that you meet your child’s emotionally-charged behaviour with your own emotionally-charged reply. They are yelling, so you enter the conversation by yelling. Responding, on the other hand, gives your child permission to express their big emotions, ideas...
by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Parents & Carers
Parents and carers play a really important role in helping children cope after a traumatic event. Parents and carers can build resilience by remaining calm, speaking positively about the future and being open to hearing about their child’s experience, questions and...
by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Parents & Carers
Separation is a stressful time for everyone, especially children. How children respond and adjust depends on: Their ageTheir personality and temperamentFamily relationships prior to separationHow parents cope themselves The nature of the separation – Was it...