It has an events calendar, notice board and resources for parents and for professionals working
with parents and carers of children aged 0 - 18 years.
A targeted preventative program for
parents and carers of children with developmental delay or disability aged 3 to 18 years.
As much as possible, this kind of monitoring should involve school staff working together with
parents and carers in supporting the child.
As children are significantly influenced by the modelling of adults in their life, it can be helpful for
parents and carers who experience anxiety to also seek support for themselves.
This means that toddlers may often become distressed on separation
from parents and carers when being dropped off at child care centres.
As parents and carers, it is hard to see children struggle with their learning, especially when they are frustrated or upset.
Getting information about parenting may also help
parents and carers feel more confident to best support their child.
Parents and carers need to be mindful of these and investigate what the appropriate ways of connecting are at their school or early childhood education service.
Support may come from talking with teachers or other school staff, or from making connections with
other parents and carers.
This
gives parents and carers the chance to learn about the particular approach schools take and what they can do to support children's social and emotional learning.
Parents and carers also need to feel welcome and at ease to get the most out of being involved with their children's early learning.
When
parents and carers manage their stress, they are able to slow down and appreciate time with their toddler which is rewarding and benefits both themselves and their child.
Close working relationships
between parents and carers can be beneficial for early childhood programs and can provide important sources of support to parents.
Being aware of the professional learning that the school was doing,
parents and carers wanted to know how they could help their children at home.
It represents an ideal opportunity to bring positive relationship change directly into the family home by
empowering parents and carers as change agents.
They will copy
what parents and carers do in their play (eg start making a cup of tea for their imaginary friends).
While parents and carers are largely responsible for laying the foundations of lifelong good health in their children, schools also have a unique opportunity to tackle obesity in childhood.
The survey
asks parents and carers for their perspectives on their child's school and what they think is important for schools to consider in better supporting children's mental health and wellbeing.
Understanding temperament can help
parents and carers develop better understanding of children's individual differences and learn how children express their preferences, desires and feelings appropriately.
Having an «open door» policy at designated times may
make parents and carers more inclined to approach teachers or educators about issues or questions they may have regarding their child.
Parents and carers often worry about what sort of questions their child will ask them as they grow up and learn about the world around them.
When children see
parents and carers effectively regulate their own emotions and actions, it helps them to learn how to manage their own feelings and behaviours.
Staff members wanted to
invite parents and carers with their children to participate in activities that could promote the value of learning together in a supportive environment.
Parents and carers respond best to life's challenges when they have supportive relationships with family, friends, early childhood staff and the community, and possess good personal social and emotional skills.
Research on communication in families shows the importance of
parents and carers communicating warmth and caring and also setting clear expectations for children's behaviour.