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Happy Families

Our school is a Happy Families School

VUSC is a school member of Happy Families (previously Parenting Ideas), which has resources developed by Dr Justin Coulson, PhD. 

 

Happy Families features up-to-date research, timely advice and inspiration, providing parenting strategies on everything from sibling rivalry, teen health and creating resilience in kids, for children of all ages. 

 

Parents and guardians can download articles below and also access free resources and webinars using the following login details: 

URL - https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/vusc

Password - happyvusc

 

Technology Giants And Our Kids.pdf
Every Day Counts.pdf
Teaching Children That Mistakes Are Okay.pdf

 

Free Happy Families Webinar'Championing Neurodiversity'

Helping Your Child Thrive in a Neurotypical World

Monday 19 August | 7pm AEST

Life for a neurodiverse child is a journey of highs and lows, marked by the joy of mastering new skills and the challenges of setbacks. As their parent or teacher, your support is crucial.

Empower your school staff and parents with our “Championing Neurodiversity” webinar, designed specifically to equip parents and teachers with the knowledge and strategies they need to help neurodiverse children flourish.

 

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is for educators, parents, and carers of children who are diagnosed as neurodiverse, are undergoing assessment, or are suspected to be neurodiverse.

 

Webinar Highlights:

  • Celebrate Unique Strengths: Recognise and nurture the unique strengths of neurodiverse children.
  • Support Individual Needs: Tailor support to meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Provide Behavioural and Emotional Support: Implement effective strategies for better behavioural and emotional support.
  • Improve Communication and Social Skills: Enhance communication and foster positive social interactions.
  • Build Resilience: Help neurodiverse children build resilience and confidence.
  • Encourage Collaboration and Advocacy: Promote collaboration and advocate for the needs of neurodiverse children.

Sign in first: https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/vusc

PASSWORD: happyvusc

Webinar link: https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/championing-neurodiversity/