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Although many children settle in relatively quickly, starting school can cause some children to become anxious and/or regress into separation anxiety. This can result in tears and clinging as you try to leave them at school.

Starting school is a big change for children, as well as for us parents! Supporting them on this journey and helping them overcome their anxiety and worries will help them to feel comfortable for the remainder of the school year.

Top Tips

1. Make sure your child knows that you will be back. Be waiting outside when they finish to ease any anxiety, (or whoever is picking them up).

2. Say goodbye and leave when it is time to go. Lingering can make it more difficult for your child to part with you and get on with their day.

3. Know that if there is a problem the school will contact you.

Dad joke of the week

"I moved into a bungalow recently. I was going to move into a house but that was another storey..."

Children's Mental Health Week

This week marks Children's Mental Health Week, which in today's society has never been more important. The theme this year is 'Let's Connect'.

https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/ur-childs-emotional-wellbeing-/chp3r/206465443?h=P0rNTy4DeNkTphII2DXsi4kaH3jzL9fdep2n5wCrfpg

Podcast: Teaching children body boundaries

We spoke with Kayelene Kerr who specialises in teaching children about protective behaviours and body boundaries. A podcast not to miss.

https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/kayelene-kerr-body-boundaries-/chp3y/206465443?h=P0rNTy4DeNkTphII2DXsi4kaH3jzL9fdep2n5wCrfpg

Let's get riding

Join us and register for the Cycling for Children Classic Tour. The ride raises critical funds to support The Community Fathering Hub. Hear from our Case Manager on why your support is so important

https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/2023-02-07/chp3v/206465443?h=P0rNTy4DeNkTphII2DXsi4kaH3jzL9fdep2n5wCrfpg

Play Learn Grow

Play Learn Grow – subscribe to receive free tips from early childhood experts.

Play Learn Grow is a free text message program which supports parents and carers of children aged two and three with their child’s wellbeing, learning and development at home.

Developed by the Victorian Government in partnership with early childhood parenting experts, the program provides parents and carers with practical information, advice and support, as well as fun and easy activity ideas to do at home.

Participants will receive three personalised text messages a week, developed by early childhood education experts. Text messages will cover reading, playing, talking, and self-care, and will be available in six languages – English, as well as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Simplified Chinese and Korean from April.

Participants can opt-in and opt-out at any time. Text PLAY to 0428 606 027 to subscribe – it’s free!

Find out more at www.vic.gov.au/play-learn-grow-text-message-program.

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