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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. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
Understanding child development: Ages 9-12 years
Dr Sara McLeanThis resource is part of a series from the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health that outlines the key developmental issues and experiences for children, from birth to age 12. It focuses on the developmental experiences of children aged 9-12 years, providing a brief description of how adverse events may be experienced by a child of this age, and how adults can support a child that has been exposed to disruptive life events. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
Anxiety in primary school-aged children
Emerging MindsThis resource has been developed to help parents understand and recognise anxiety in primary school-aged children. It provides strategies for managing anxiety in children aged 5–12 years and identifies when professional help may need to be considered. -
Fact sheet
Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
Webinar
How a ‘village’ approach can support infant and toddler mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar discusses how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their 'village' and promote infant and toddler mental health. -
Fact sheet
One Talk at a Time: Child sexual abuse: Get the facts
National Office for Child SafetyThis resource from the National Office for Child Safety (NOCS) includes foundational information about child sexual abuse. The resource contains statistics to learn more about child sexual abuse and helps to dispel common myths and misconceptions, and help people understand the role they can play in protecting children and young people. -
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One Talk at a Time: Having conversations
National Office for Child SafetyThis toolkit from the National Office for Child Safety has been designed to help adults have preventative conversations about child sexual abuse with children and young people, other adults and organisations. -
Short article
How fathers’ warm and responsive parenting can support child mental health
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS), Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project) & Hilary Miller (AIFS)This resource will explore the evidence on how fathers can positively influence their child’s mental health through warm and responsive parenting. -
Short article
How fathers can support child mental health through setting limits and managing behaviour
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS) & Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project)This resource outlines how fathers’ approaches to setting limits and managing behaviour can affect child mental health. It also provides considerations for practitioners to support effective practice with fathers and other caregivers. -
Practice paper
How fathers’ positive engagement and caregiving can support child mental health
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS) & Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project)This resource explores the evidence on how fathers can influence their child’s mental health and wellbeing through positively engaging with, and caring for, their child.