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Council of Catholic School Parents
CCSP has good resources and support for parents.
Subscribe to the Parent Talk Newsletter here.
CCSP Support for Parents of Students with Diverse Learning Needs
CCSP recently released Supporting Diverse Learning Needs in Catholic Schools- A Guide by Parents for Parents.
It has been developed to help equip parents with the tools to build positive relationships with schools in order to best meet the needs of students with diverse learning needs.
Growing in Faith with Your Child This Lent
Parents do an incredible job to support children in many ways. Perhaps over the four weeks of Lent, you might like to set aside some time with the family to focus on your children's growth in faith.
Why not explore the work and recoueces of Caritas and Project Compassion
or
Watch the video below together with your child/ren.
e Safety Webinars for parents and carers
Join one of our free webinars for parents and carers.
Safer Internet Day – Young children
Did you know? 81% of Australian parents with preschoolers say their children use the internet.
So it’s never too early to start the chat about online safety with your children and their families.
You can use eSafety's Early Years tips and resources to encourage basic digital skills in a fun and positive way, helped by young sugar glider twins Swoosh and Glide.
Make a start on Safer Internet Day on 9 February 2021, then keep building good online safety habits throughout the year!
Steps to start the chat
You will find lots of ideas, resources and learning experiences for young children by clicking on the tabs below.
Highlights include the launch of our new Swoosh, Glide and Rule Number 5 picture book and My Family Rules song by Lah-Lah. Available now!
NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook 2020
The “NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook” is a comprehensive resource to assist parents, carers as well as teachers on a range of topics essential to child safety.
The handbook, now online, has been updated to include key messages about COVID-19 safety and bush fire safety given the unprecedented fires we experienced earlier this year.
The updated online edition (link below) also includes important content updates from: NSW Ministry of Health, NSW Police Force, Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire NSW, Transport for NSW, Sydney Trains, NSW Department of Family & Community Services, eSafety Commissioner and NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.
Please click on the cover below to view the updated digital handbook:
Is your child OK?
How is your child going at the moment? In the busyness of life, perhaps still working from home due to COVID-19, and restrictions on many of your children's usual activities, some children may be struggling a little. Some of these apps might be useful for you in supporting your child's mental health.
Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a unique web and App-based program developed by a team of psychologists with expertise in youth and adolescent therapy, Mindfulness Meditation and web-based wellness programs. Smiling Mind is a free tool that will assist in improving the lives of young Australians, and is available online or as a smartphone App. Smiling Mind’s mission is to provide accessible, life long tools based on mindfulness meditation. Creating happier, healthier, and more compassionate young people.
Calm
Calm produces meditation products, including guided meditations, a book, narrated Sleep Stories, and health and meditation videos. Their primary product is the meditation app, available on iPhone and Android devices. The app aims to help users sleep better, boost confidence and reduce stress and anxiety, all with the help of guided meditations, soothing music, and bedtime stories.
How can you help your child recover after school?
Here are three essential things you can do to help your child with their learning and improve relationships.
- RELAXATION- give your child/ren time for relaxation. Plan some quiet time for recovery.
- SLEEP- make sure your child/ren are getting enough sleep. At least 10 hours is good. Good sleep improves your child's ability to retain memory and learning from the day. Watch this clip What Would Happen If You Didn't Sleep?
- EXERCISE - will help your chil/ren improve well being.
What can I do if my child is experiencing a problem at school?
by Michael Grose
Need Help with Devices and the Internet at Home?
The eSafety Commissioner website helps Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online. The site has a parent page that provides advice for parents and carers to help children have safe experiences online. eSafety Commissioner.
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