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Skills for responding to harmful service experiences
Emerging MindsWe hope the skills shared by other families in this resource might give you some ideas for how to respond, heal and recover interactions with services that may have caused harm, humiliation or distress. -
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Managing family health and money struggles at the same time
Emerging MindsManaging your health can be hard enough, but it’s so much harder when you’re facing financial issues at the same time. This fact sheet contains ideas from families about getting through similarly tough times. -
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Myths and misunderstandings about family homelessness
Emerging MindsLearn more about what’s often invisible or misunderstood about families’ experiences of homelessness. -
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Talking to children about homelessness
Emerging MindsGet ideas for how to talk to children about being homeless, from families who have been there. -
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Families responding to racism
Emerging MindsRead about some of the many ways families respond to the effects of racism and support their children. -
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Talking to children about family money struggles
Emerging MindsThere are ways to talk to children about money issues that prevent them from blaming themselves, or their parents, for the family’s financial situation. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: December–January 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis December–January 2024 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 the 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. -
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8 tips to help your child manage back-to-school anxiety
Emerging MindsIdentifying and addressing back-to-school anxiety early is important for children's learning, resilience and wellbeing. This article offers tips to help parents support their children to manage back-to-school anxiety. -
In focus
In focus: Understanding child development
Emerging MindsWhen we understand a child’s unique developmental journey, we can nurture and respond to them in ways that match their age and capabilities. This resource will help you to understand more about how children typically develop and how you can support your child's development and learning in ways that are right for their age and individual needs. -
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Supporting your child’s development during tough times
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet is about how children of different ages commonly react and behave if their parents or families are navigating difficulties or stressful times. -
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Child development: Infants and toddlers (0-3 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of babies and toddlers up to around three years of age, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
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Child development: Preschoolers (3-5 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of preschoolers around 3-5 years old, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing.