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Fact sheet
Helping your child stop bullying: A guide for parents
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource is part of a series on bullying and includes the following: What is bullying? What are the signs? What parents can do. Things you can do with your child. Things you can do as a family. Help lines and other support. -
Research paper
Parental involvement in preventing and responding to cyberbullying
Child Family Community AustraliaThe aim of this paper is to inform practitioners and other professionals of ways to help parents clarify their roles to help their children to engage in responsible online behaviour. -
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Adolescent bullying, schools and building your child’s resilience
Raising Children NetworkSuitable for 9-15 year olds, this resource includes the following: What is bullying? Spotting the signs of bullying. Supporting a child who's being bulled. Working with your child's school on bullying. What to do if the bullying continues. When you need more support than the school can give. Why bullying happens. -
Practice paper
Children’s mental health when experiencing multiple adversities: Practice skills for effective conversational maps
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How I get through tough times
Emerging MindsIn this video, children talk about things in their life that help them, to cope with challenges and feel positive feelings and express them through art. -
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What is child mental health?
Emerging MindsIn this animation Emm shares some key things every adult should know about children’s mental health. -
Fact sheet
Listen to our voices and our stories: Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in decisions that impact them
Kahli Regan, Tannielle McHugh, Prof Pat Dudgeon, Prof Helen Milroy, Dr Jemma CollovaTo understand the issues that are impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and how to best provide support, it’s important to listen to and empower the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. -
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Support networks: Building support networks for you and your child
Emerging MindsLearn about the different types of support available for you and your children, and get tips for building strong, reliable support networks. -
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Communication and meaning-making: Why good communication is key to children’s mental health
Emerging MindsTalk openly with children to help them understand and make meaning of what's happening in their world. -
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Routines: Creating family routines to support children’s mental health
Emerging MindsCreate family routines to help children feel secure, reduce stress, and find time for connection and fun. -
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Emotions and behaviours: Understanding and supporting children’s feelings and responses
Emerging MindsTune into your child's feelings and be curious about what's behind their behaviours, so you can help them understand and express all their emotions in healthy ways. -
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Parent-child relationship: How positive connections support children’s wellbeing
Emerging MindsBuild a strong bond with your child by responding warmly and consistently to their needs and making time to connect with them.