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Protecting your child from bullying harm
Emerging MindsThere are many ways you can protect your child from the most harmful impacts of bullying and help them to rebuild their self-worth and confidence. These strategies can help children cope better and come out of the experience feeling stronger. -
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Making a plan with your child to address bullying
Emerging MindsWhen you find out your child has been experiencing bullying it’s natural to want to protect them and take action immediately to stop it. However, some actions can be unhelpful and get in the way of your child getting the support they need at this time. This resource will help you to make a plan with your child to address bullying. -
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Taking action to stop your child from being bullied
Emerging MindsIt’s natural to want to fly into action when you find out your child has been bullied. However, it’s important to first take time to check your emotions, understand your child’s bullying experience and plan how to respond together with your child. -
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Understanding your child’s experience of bullying
Emerging MindsIf your child has told you they’re experiencing bullying, or you’ve noticed signs of bullying and think they might be, it’s important to talk about it with them as soon as possible. This factsheet is designed to support parents and carers to navigate this conversation. -
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Bullying
Bullying is a common childhood experience. It’s not ‘a normal part of growing up’ nor is it ‘just something kids do’. The effects of bullying on child mental health and wellbeing can be significant, both for those being bullied and those engaging in bullying behaviour. As a parent, you might… -
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Signs of bullying parents should look out for
Emerging MindsIt's important for parents and carers to be aware of what's happening in their child's social word. This list includes some of the common signs a child could be involved in bullying (experiencing and/or engaging in it). -
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Finding out your child is experiencing or engaging in bullying
Emerging MindsWhen you first find out your child is experiencing or engaged in bullying take a moment to check your reactions and feelings before talking to your child. Plan your conversation with them and make sure you're looking after yourself too. -
In focus
In focus: Bullying and child mental health
Emerging MindsBullying is a common childhood experience that can cause physical and psychological harm. It's important for all children and parents to talk about childhood bullying, know what to do if it occurs and understand how to prevent it. -
Podcast
Childhood bullying: When a child experiences bullying – part one
Jessica StanilandRuntime00:24:43Released25/9/23 -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis August 2023 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for that month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. -
Podcast
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants during the first 2,000 days
Dana Shen and Shirley YoungRuntime00:23:15Released18/9/23 -
News
Let’s come together and vote YES on 14 October, 2023
On Saturday, 14 October Australians have been called to vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum. As a nation, we are being asked to acknowledge and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – the First Peoples of this vast land – in our 122-year-old constitution for the first time.…