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All behaviour has meaning

A key point to remember about children is that all behaviour has meaning.

This is a useful starting point when we attempt to work out why children behave in a particular way and helps not us not to go down the path of thinking they are simply being manipulative or scheming.

Preparation for Transition and Starting School

School preparation and transition are the next steps after readiness for school has been determined.

Tips on Selecting A School

Across Australia parents can choose from a wide range of schools for their children.  As parents, you now have real choice in the type of education that you want for your child.

Resilience

The adult role is a significant one in providing consistent messages early in a child’s life that they are valued and inherently okay people. It doesn’t mean all the behaviours they exhibit are okay, but we need to learn to separate the behaviour from the child.

Proactive Parenting: Children’s Behaviour

We most often consider how to guide and change our children’s behaviour when things are going wrong. It is important to have some consistent strategies that both parent and child are able to use and respond to consistently.

It is about what we do before things go wrong that is most helpful in setting up a household that reduces frustrations and some of the misbehaviours that occur at those times.

Proactive strategies

Sibling Rivalry

It is a common and normal part of family life to experience sibling rivalry. This may come as some relief to parents who often assume or fear that their children are the only ones who seem to fight, argue, and at times not like each other very much!!!

Introduction

Sometimes it helps to have a few tips, a few ideas to guide you in your thinking. These fact sheets provide a brief outline of some key points, strategies and ideas that may be helpful and give you some different perspectives on the range of issues we cover and services we provide.
We hope they may help you in your discussions and thoughts about a variety of issues. To discuss any of these issues in depth or to attend a public presentation on any of the topics listed below please check the event and presentation calendar.

Looking after yourself in your parenting role

There still remains a myth in the wider community that parenting is totally joyous, wonderful and easy.

How to Encourage Play at Home

Playing at home, encouraging your children to initiate ideas, create and use their imaginations, to be physically active outdoors and to move away from TV, computers and electronic games is one

Setting Your Child up for "Success"

These are some general ideas that might help you and your family in setting your child up for a successful and happy life. 

Promoting Effective Communication and Language Development at Home

Communication is often referred to as one of the most important aspects of human life.

Homework During the Early Years of School

There is often angst about whether or not young children, particularly in their early years of school should be given homework.

Practical Tips for Starting School and Pre School: Making it great for everyone!!

The beginning of something new generally holds lots of excitement from children and family members however, the new experience also often carries with it some level of healthy anxiety or apprehensi

Alternatives to Hitting Children

I often wonder what it would be like if we needed a fact sheet for adults on alternatives to hitting each other!!!