Happy Families
Essex Heights Primary School
Insights Articles
The Insights articles for this term for our school community:
- Helping our kids build a healthy body image
- Unhurrying childhood: Why slowing down is the best thing for our kids
- Teaching our kids self control: The superpower that gets results
- The Liking Gap: Helping kids feel more confident in friendships
- How do I know if my child needs help? The three Ds every parent should
- Why “safety first” is bad for your child
- Protecting our Youngest: Preventing school harassment before it begins
- Protecting Childhood
Articles for this term are accessible in your Compass News Feed, or a printed copy can be collected from the School Office.
Webinar: Carrots & Sticks
Tired of yelling, time-outs, and reward charts that don't seem to work? Join Dr Justin Coulson for Carrots and Sticks, a thought-provoking presentation that dismantles traditional discipline methods and reveals powerful, positive parenting strategies. In this presentation you will:
- Discover the ineffectiveness of punishment and rewards: Learn why these common tactics can backfire and hinder your child's development.
- Explore science-backed alternatives: Gain practical tools and techniques for guiding your child's behaviour without resorting to punishment or bribery.
- Empower yourself with positive parenting skills: Build a more harmonious and connected relationship with your child through effective communication and collaboration.
This session is for you if you want to:
- Move beyond outdated discipline methods.
- Foster positive behaviour in your child.
- Create a more peaceful and joyful home environment.
- Connect with other parents seeking positive parenting solutions.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned parenting expert and gain valuable insights for raising happy, confident children.
This webinar was held last Wednesday, 18 June. The link to access the webinar recording will be published soon in your Compass News Feed.
Our school is subscribed to the Happy Families School Membership (replacing the Parenting Ideas membership)! Owned and run by Dr Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts, the membership offers a wealth of parenting education and resources. Resources will be shared regularly including Insights Articles and Live Webinars, Q&As with Dr Justin, and other resources.