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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. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Webinar
How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), join our panel of speakers as they explore how neurodivergent-affirming practice strategies support the mental health of autistic and ADHDer children. -
Short article
Early Years Strategy 2024–2034: An overview
Kylie Butler, Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)This short article provides information on the Early Years Strategy 2024–2034, including the key values and aims, how it was developed, and what this might mean for practitioners and professionals working with children aged 0–5 years and their families. -
Webinar
Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores the impact of childhood bullying, how it affects mental health, the importance of prevention and early intervention, children’s perspectives on bullying, and strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in bullying behaviour. -
Webinar
Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity, isolation and discrimination
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar introduces practitioners to a new collection of resources from Emerging Minds that has been created by families who have got through tough times. -
Practice paper
Strategies for supporting the mental health of infants and children after a disaster: Emotional regulation
Emerging MindsThis resource explains the importance of connection, emotional literacy and environment in helping children feel safe, and how regulation can be achieved through the body using sensory- and movement-based exercises, along with fun, relaxing and mindfulness activities. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
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.