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Practice paper
Exploring child mental health concerns with parents
Parenting Research CentreResearch shows parents have a strong influence on their children’s social and emotional development. This practice paper looks at the tips and strategies Child Health Nurses (CHNs) can use while working with parents to promote positive child mental health, and intervene early at signs of mental health difficulties. -
Webinar
Webinar | How to recognise complex trauma in infants and children and promote wellbeing
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar is of interest to professionals working with infants and children, and/or their caregivers across early learning and care services, maternal and child health and other family support services. -
In focus
In focus: Resilience
Emerging MindsA child's resilience – their ability to bounce back from adversity or a traumatic experience – is something they develop over time. It's a process, rather than an outcome, which ebbs and flows through a person’s life. For children, building resilience hinges on their ability to successfully navigate through stressful situations, within an environment of positive and caring relationships. -
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In focus: Infant and toddler mental health
Emerging MindsIt's imperative for practitioners to understand infants' and toddlers' vulnerabilities, in order to identify those children experiencing problems and provide early intervention. This article explores the development stages for children from birth to three years, risk factors in infant and toddler mental health and resources to support early intervention and anticipatory guidance. -
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In focus: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing
Emerging MindsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities have remained connected to their culture, kinship and Country for over 60,000 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is viewed in a holistic context that encompasses mental, physical, cultural and spiritual health. This article provides strategies for practitioners to learn from this wisdom to help support all families and children. -
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In focus: Children’s rights
Emerging MindsChildren have the right to participate in the decisions that affect their lives. Giving children opportunities to freely express their needs can empower them and increase their likelihood of accessing and trusting in service systems. This article outlines practical, measurable steps that all practitioners can take in their work with children and families. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: September 2021
Prepared by AIFSThis September 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. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Practice paper
Parental mental health: A ‘double-storied’ approach
Travis Gibson, Jacquie Lee and Daniel Moss (Emerging Minds)Intergenerational mental health and adversity can cause significant disruptions to the parent-child relationship and to children's mental health and wellbeing. This resource aims to help practitioners who work with parents affected by mental illness and identifies ways to support parents to examine 'double stories', which include their histories of adversity and challenges as well as their resilience, hopes and know-how. -
Short article
Helping families to manage their technology use
Mandy Kienhuis, Michelle Macvean and Jan Matthews – Parenting Research CentreParents play a powerful role in raising children and modelling positive behaviours. Assisting parents to feel better about device use in the home may lead to improvements in parent and child wellbeing. This short article includes tips for professionals to help families achieve better balance in regard to their use of technology. -
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Parental self-care and self-compassion
Mandy Kienhuis and Elbina Avdagic – Parenting Research CentreParental self-compassion and self-care have a strong influence on child development. Parents who are kind to themselves and take time to relax and recharge have better health and wellbeing, are more confident in their parenting, and have more positive interactions with their children. This short article outlines ways professionals can support parents to be less critical of their parenting and to regularly practise self-care. -
Short article
Child sleep problems
Michelle Macvean and Catherine Wade – Parenting Research CentreChildren and young people need sufficient, good quality sleep to support healthy development. But many parents are concerned their children don’t get enough quality sleep. This short article explores the rate of child sleep problems in Australia and ways practitioners can help parents who are concerned about their child's sleep habits. -
Short article
Fathers’ mental health and parenting: Implications for promoting children’s mental health
Dr Mandy Kienhuis and Dr Jan Matthews – Parenting Research CentreChildren thrive when their parents are supported. While most fathers are doing well and feel supported, fathers with poor mental health report challenges with parenting. This short article explores ways in which professionals can enhance child wellbeing by supporting fathers.