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Parents in Education Week 2018
Parents in Education Week live webinars were held at Lockleys North Primary from the 28th to the 30th of August with the focus theme 'Behaviours for learning: wellbeing for life'.
Recordings of these live seminars will be available to view on the department's YouTube channel until November 30th. We encourage all families to access the webinars, as the information provided was very useful and informative.
Webinar 1 - How to live positively in a digital world
Watch the video presentation on YouTube.
The benefits of digital learning versus how much is too much in a world where children’s technology use is increasing.
How increasing technology use affects young children’s social and emotional development, and health.
How parents can work with educators and professionals to help their child develop positive behaviours around digital media.
How to balance children’s use of technology with live interactions and activities.
What do positive relationships look like in a digital world?
Seminar 2 – Behaviours for learning and wellbeing
Watch the video presentation on YouTube.
The fact that all behaviours have a purpose – they are a way that children communicate.
Understanding what your child’s behaviour is trying to tell you.
How external influences affect children’s behaviour.
How to help children develop behaviours that will assist them to learn and have a positive sense of wellbeing. These could include:
confidence and resilience
self awareness, self management and social awareness
the ability to work through problems, deal with stress and form healthy relationships
skills in managing their emotions.
Seminar 3 – No more bullying
Watch the video presentation on YouTube.
Understanding what bullying is and the forms it can take including cyber- bullying.
How to identify behaviours that may indicate that your child is being bullied or is being a bully to others.
Understanding how to help your child change bullying behaviour.
How to help your child to develop behaviours and skills that will prevent and defuse bullying. These include self-esteem, resilience and positive relationships.