Wellbeing & Community Hub
Trish Lloyd
Community Hub
We all want our kids to be well-behaved and respectful, right? That's where positive discipline comes in. It's all about teaching our children the difference between right and wrong behaviour and how to manage their own actions.
Positive discipline is a way to teach and reward positive behaviour while helping our kids change behaviours that are unacceptable. This approach helps them follow rules at home, school, and in society.
It's super important that our kids know we love them no matter what. So, when they make mistakes, we should use positive language like, "I love you, but I don’t love this behaviour." It's all about building a strong relationship with our kids, and a safe connection.
Consistency is key with positive discipline. When dads are consistent in a warm and caring way, it helps reassure our kids that we're there to protect and support them, even when they make mistakes.
Top Tips
1. Be warm, calm and firm, when talking about behaviour. Children feel more at ease and secure when they know who is in charge. Fathers who are warm and firm have been found to have the most positive impact on their kids’ behaviour.
2. Be consistent. Consistentboundaries help children know where the limits are, so they are less likely to cross them.
3. Catch them doing good things. Watch out for your kids doing the right thing. Heap on the praise and reward for your kids when they follow the rules.
Dad joke of the week
A colour blind friend insists that all apples are yellow.
I told him that was bananas...
Podcast: Positive Discipline with Dr Vanessa Lapointe
Dr Vanessa Lapointe talks with The Fathering Project CEO Káti Gapaillard about the importanceof disciplining children in a warm, but firm manner and fostering a safe connection.
Free webinar: The role of fathers in supporting student sucess
Calling all educators, school leaders or even parents who want to understand why fathers are the missing piece to student success. Register now for this Thursday's webinar.
The Australian Fathering Awards
Need inspiration as to who you could nominate for the 2023 Australian Fathering Awards? Read about one of our 2022 winner's, local dad - Isaac Thomas. We are looking for all dads, father figures or male role models who are positively impacting the lives of children.
https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/isaac-thomas-/csx51/245128926?h=Uas_rk_SgEuOzmubyksBHMCHDh7abCmNsawWoJBjBDs
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre are seeking enthusiastic members of the Community to join our Committee of Management (CoM). Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre are a not-for-profit community-managed that provides pathways for those who are pursuing a career, change of job, or going on to further their education. The Committee meets once a month (twice on rare occasions) for about 2 to 3 hours to assist the Center Manager in the smooth running of the organisation. CoM are responsible for ensuring that all decisions are taken in the best interests of the organisation and that their role is carried out effectively. As a member, you are performing a valuable service to the local community, and to the wider Victorian community.