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Practice paper
Supporting parents of 4–8-year-old children with mild to moderate anxiety
Catherine Murphy and Elly Robinson - Parenting Research CentreThis practice guide provides information about anxiety in children aged between 4-8 years of age. It aims to help practitioners in generalist services to better support parents who have a child experiencing mild-moderate anxiety. -
Guide
Parent guide one: Anxiety in children aged 4-8
Catherine Murphy and Elly Robinson - Parenting Research CentreThe more you know about your child’s experience of anxiety, the more informed you are to make decisions about the kind of support and help you choose for them. The information in this guide can be used to help you and your practitioner improve anxiety in your children. -
Guide
Parent guide two: Gathering information about your 4-8 year old child’s experience of anxiety
Catherine Murphy and Elly Robinson - Parenting Research CentreThe more you know about your child’s experience of anxiety, the more informed you are to make decisions about how best to support them. This guide provides some information on strategies that you can try with support from your practitioner. -
Short article
Sleep health and sleep inequities in children
Dr Mandy Truong, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis short article outlines what sleep inequities are, and explores the relationship between sleep health and child mental health among school-aged children. -
Practice paper
Children’s mental health when experiencing multiple adversities: Practice skills for effective conversational maps
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Video
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. -
Video
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.