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Resilience and Coping
Helping Your Child Overcome Fear and Anxiety
by Dr. Janet Hall Fears are a normal and healthy part of growing up. Fears and worries will also vary and change depending on the age and development of your child. (eg. It is normal for younger children to be frightened of big dogs and for older kids to be worried about what their peers think of them).
Kids Count
Kidscount is the parenting website of the Australian Childhood Foundation with information on raising confident children, including understanding childrens' experiences and development, responding to children and finding help. ...read more »
Kids Help Line
Kids Help Line is a free, confidential and anonymous counselling service for kids and young adults. For parents, there is a parentline for support services and a newsletter. For kids there is a safe, fun and interactive place to explore the issues that affect them most. ...read more »
Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times and helps them to make life choices. ...read more »
Book: Fear Free Children
Fear Free Children
Author: Dr. Janet Hall
Presesnts imaginative ways of helping children deal with their fears, such as fear of the dark, fear of animals and fear of being alone. It draws on real life case studies to help parent's recognise their child's fear symptoms, overcome specific fears and anxieties, and use games to build confidence.
'Happy Parents Raise Happy Kids' Workshop
14/03/2010 - 00:00
Better Parenting Skills – Full day workshop: The best way to help your kids is by learning to be their life coach. Being at home, close to your kids, your positive attitude and relationship skills will then make you incredibly valuable to them. ...read more »
8 Tips for Making Family New Years Resolutions
by the Editor Resolutions are often the talk of the new year, and for many people a resolution will provide positive direction for 2010. For children, however, psychologists recommend this annual practice be approached carefully.
Drugs, Suicide and Body Image of Concern to Young Australians
November 2009 Australia’s largest annual survey of young people has found that drugs, suicide and body image are the biggest worries for 11-24 year olds with one-in-four regarding each as major concerns. The survey has also uncovered many 11-14 year olds feel unequipped to deal with the issue of drugs... ...read more »
Tips On Taming The 'Boogie Monster'
November 2009 Many parents of preschoolers struggle with their children's fears of real and imaginary creatures. A new study offers some ideas on how they can better manage their children's worries. ...read more »
What Are Your Kids Stressed About?
November 2009 Stress related to school pressure and family finances has a greater impact on young people than parents believe, according to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA). ...read more »
