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Last chance to register for parent webinar
Our popular webinar for parents and carers, Cyberbullying and online drama will be available throughout March. This webinar looks at how to support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships and what to do if things go wrong.
The webinar is on:
Wednesday 17 March 7.30 to 8.30 pm
Thursday 18 March 3.30 to 4.30 pm
Monday 22 March 12.30 to 1.30 pm
Have you given some thought to managing your child's screen time lately?
Here are 7 tips:
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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