Wellbeing
A message from Emily Murcott - Assistant Principal / Wellbeing Literacy
Parenting is hard! I am sure that at times you may feel like you are the only family having challenges, but I can assure you are NOT alone. I have two children of my own and as they grow older they come with different experiences (otherwise known as challenges).
My daughter is turning 16 next week and son is turning 18 next week! Party week in our household. Although I'd love to say they are a dream....I need everyone to know that I too have been unsure if the decisions we (my husband and I) make are the right ones. We second guess ourselves all the time. Some decisions bring tears to my children's faces, other times I am sure that if they could they would have red flames coming out of their ears, and then other times I am the one in tears. We just do the best we can with the knowledge and information that we have at that time. That is why I wanted to share some great resources with you. Below I have included some podcasts that have been created by Anglicare about a range of topics. Further on, there are a range of parenting sessions that you may be interested in. I hope you can be brave and reach out and listen or watch these resources.
ParentZone Pods
In this resource Anglicare have identified common issues that parents bring to their parenting groups and they explore these in detail. They not only discuss the issues and concerns parents bring, but also offer strategies parents can try in these situations. These podcasts recognise that parenting is the toughest and most important job there is! Children don’t come with a manual, and sometimes parents seek guidance in ways to support their children and improve the family unit as a whole.
Podcast Series 1
Episode 1: Family Meetings
Episode 2: Dealing with Anxiety
Episode 3: Sibling Rivalry
Episode 4: Getting Children to Listen
Episode 5: How to Respond to Kids' Behaviour
Episode 6: How to Stop Yelling at your Kids
Podcast Series 2
Episode 1: Positive Discipline
Episode 2: School Refusal
Episode 3: Parenting our Teenagers
Episode 4: Meltdowns vs Tantrums
Episode 5: Couples Parenting Together
Episode 6: Dads Parenting Today
ParentZone Pods can be found on our website, Apple and via Spotify
Check out ParentZone Parenting Groups for Term 2, 2025
Positive Parenting Strategies
Session One: Recognising your parenting style
Do you ever sound like your own parents – and wish that you did not?! Join the discussion to:
- explore different approaches to parenting
- identify the differences between how you were parented and the world you parent in today
- learn strategies to become the parent you would like to be.
Session Two: Building trust in your family
Would you like to strengthen positive relationships and communication in your family?This session will explore:
- Factors contributing to positive relationships and trust
- Communication that works well to build trust
- How to establish rules and consequences so that your child know what to expect and trusts you to be consistent and fair.
NOTE: These parenting sessions are general in nature and seek to create an environment where parents are learning from one another. We aim to equip parents with transferrable knowledge and skills, but the sessions do not address specific issues such as neurodiversity.
Date: Tuesday, 6th May (Session One) Tuesday, 17th June (Session Two)
Time: 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Price: FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Location: Online
Contact: Carey Cole
Phone: 0437 428 281
Email: carey.cole@anglicarevic.org.au
Register here
Parenting Anxious Children - In person
Dates: Tuesdays (6 morning sessions)
May 13th to June 17th
When: 9:30am - 11.30am
Where: Boronia Heights Primary School
Calm Parenting
DATES: Thursday 22, 29 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2025
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
Price: FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Location: Online
Contact: Michelle Brown
Email: michelle.brown@anglicarevic.org.au
For parents, step‐parents, grandparents, families and carers of children of all ages. A FREE 6 week parenting program. Come along Wednesdays to share ideas, feel supported and learn new things!
ARE YOU TIRED OF ALL THE YELLING? How to communicate better within the family
DEALING WITH ANGER - Helping parents deal with anger in themselves and the kids
RESPONDING TO BEHAVIOUR - Understand why children behave the way they do
STRATEGIES THAT WORK - How can parenting be easier and more fun
Parenting Anxious Children - Online
Dates: Thursday mornings (6 sessions) May 22nd - June 26th
When: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: ZOOM/Online
Register here
Tuning Into Kids
Dates: Tuesdays (6-day sessions)
13th May - 17th June
When: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: ZOOM/Online
Register here
Would you like tips and strategies to:
- Better understand and communicate with your child?
- Help your child learn to manage their emotions and deal with conflict?
- Manage challenging behaviours?
- Parent anxious children?
- Raise resilient children?
Children with emotional intelligence:
- Have greater success with making and keeping friends
- Show improved concentration at school
- Have fewer illnesses
Living with Autism and/or ADHD | Online
Date: Thursdays May 15th – June 19th 2025
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Price: FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Location: Online
Contact: Michelle Brown
Email: michelle.brown@anglicarevic.org.au
FREE 6-week interactive program for parents/carers living with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Learn and develop parenting strategies and approaches specifically to help you parent your neurodiverse children. Topics may include:
- Developing their social skills
- Tapping into their strengths
- Navigating changes and transitions
- Responding to meltdowns and overwhelm
- Helping your child to regulate their emotions
- Support your child with their challenges
- Learning to navigate and even enjoy this atypical parenting journey
- Sharing the journey with other parents and carers who understand.
If you are willing to share what you have learnt or if you found these resources helpful or not, I'd love to hear from you.
Have a wonderful week.
Regards,
Emily Murcott