What can parents to do help our children build resilience, so they can bounce back after adversity? Parenting by Connection offers new ideas to try, and this talk will give parents tools to help their children build confidence and resilience. Suitable for parents of children 3-18. EVENT DETAILS When: Wednesday, 19th August 2020 Time: 8pm - 10pm Where: Online via Zoom - meeting details sent on registration Cost: Free, please register to book your place. Note: Not all content is…

For parents and carers of children aged 2-4 years. 1-session program. How and when is the best time to 'take the plunge' into toilet training your child? This is an exciting stage for your toddler - but may fill parents with trepidation! Come and learn how best to approach this process and what skills are needed from your child and you! EVENT DETAILS When: Monday, 24th August 2020 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Where:  Meerilinga High Wycombe 104 Edney Road, High…

As a parent it's essential to learn CPR and first aid skills so you can respond in an emergency. The Royal Life Saving Society WA's Heart Beat Club is specifically designed for parents and carers of children under five. This course covers CPR and first aid for common childhood injuries such as choking, poisoning and burns. EVENT DETAILS Where: Meerilinga Beechboro, 106 Amazon Drive, Beechboro WA 6063 When: Monday, 24th August 2020 Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm Cost: Free Creche: Unavailable…

While we all have our sensory preferences, some children can experience difficulty in organising and responding to sensory input, which can lead to learning difficulties, developmental delay, anxiety and stress. This session is designed to inform parents as to how they can best support their children to organise sensory input, how it can affect children who have difficulties with organising sensory input, basic strategies and coping mechanisms for parents, when to seek further support and correct referral pathways for support…

It can be difficult for parents and caregivers to know how to respond to sexual behaviour in children. This information session will provide an overview of what is considered normal and age appropriate, which behaviours need to be moni-tored more closely and which behaviours are a cause for concern. Utilising strategies from the Protective Behaviours framework we will also discuss appropriate responses to each. Suitable for parents of children aged 0-17. EVENT DETAILS When: Tuesday, 8th September 2020 Time: 9:30am…

even Week 1: Raising Resilient Kids – strategies for building resilience, equipping children cope with the skills to cope with stress, uncertainty, and adversity. Week 2: Understanding and Managing Childhood Anxiety – knowing the difference between Anxiety and feeling anxious. Strategies to help kids calm and manage anxious thoughts. Identifying when further help is needed and where to go for intervention. EVENT DETAILS When:  2 week program commencing Wednesday, 9th September Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Where: Calista Child & Parent Centre  Harlow…

As a parent it's essential to learn CPR and first aid skills so you can respond in an emergency. The Royal Life Saving Society WA's Heart Beat Club is specifically designed for parents and carers of children under five. This course covers CPR and first aid for common childhood injuries such as choking, poisoning and burns. EVENT DETAILS Where: Meerilinga High Wycombe When: Wednesday, 16th September 2020 Time: 6pm -9pm REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL For more details or to register attendance,…

Engaging Adolescents The Engaging Adolescents Parenting Program is designed to support parents with strategies to set reasonable boundaries, and resolve unacceptable behaviours, as teens become more independent and transition into adulthood. For parents and carers of kids aged 11-17 EVENT DETAILS Date: Friday 28th August, 4th, 11th, 18th September 2020 Time: 9:30am - 12 noon Where: Meeting Rooms, Upstairs, Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre Robbos Way Kwinana Cost: $10 per workbook per family Creche: call Toddler Town on 9236…