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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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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. -
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Child development: Early school-aged children (5-8 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of children aged around 5-8 years old, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
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Child development: Pre-teens (9-12 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of pre-teens (9-12 years old) and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
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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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Unmasking stigma: Effects on families
Emerging MindsThis resource was created to help us understand how stigma effects families. Families share their stories to show the harms stigma can cause. -
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Standing against stigma
Emerging MindsStigma can show up in our thoughts about others even when we don’t want it to. This resource can help us notice and question those thoughts. -
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Families standing up to shame and stigma by making home a safe haven
Emerging MindsThere are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share their ideas for making home a safe haven. -
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Families standing up to shame and stigma by using care and compassion
Emerging MindsRead the stories of families who were shown care, compassion and kindness in the face of shame and stigma, and how it impacted their experiences. -
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Getting to know where shame comes from
Emerging MindsIn this resource we take a look at what shame is, where it can come from and how it can trick us into believing that there is something wrong with us. -
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Families standing up to shame and stigma by making their own meaning
Emerging MindsThere are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share how they made meaning of their experiences with shame and stigma. -
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Families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly – on our own or with help
Emerging MindsRead the stories of families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly - on their own or with the support of others - when it feels safe to do so.