Parenting in Australia for parents from culturally diverse backgrounds
Parenting across different cultures is very common in Australia with about one in four parents born overseas. Parenting in Australia can be hard… As a parent, our cultural background shapes our values, practices and beliefs which can be really tricky when parenting in...
Tips for parents with children who are transitioning to primary school
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,...
Do you react or respond to your kids?
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...
Supporting your children after a traumatic event in your school or community
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...