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The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has produced  a podcast to support parents in the age of Coronavirus.  

It provides clear and reliable information in a convenient format. 

Key topics discussed include: 

• It’s normal to feel worried
• Schools are well prepared
• Any symptoms, no school
• Physical distancing is harder for smaller kids
• Rules are a positive

Click Here to Listen How parents can support their children transition back to school after being in lockdown

Anxiety can occur in different ways in children. It may present as fear or worry, but also make children irritable and angry. Other symptoms may include difficulty sleeping as well as physical signs like fatigue, headaches, or stomachaches. Supporting parents to help identify and challenge anxious behaviours using simple strategies is the aim of this 3 session parenting webinar in November. For further details click here

Anglicare Victoria are providing a variety of free parenting support webinars on a range of topics in term 4. There are single sessions on topics such as Building Resilience and Communicating in Chaos. In addition some six week sessions that explore ways to look after your own and families mental health. For further details and to book click here.

Belinda Wendt