Parenting Toolkit

'Next Level Parenting' Resources

Educators, Parents, Grandparents & Caregivers

1. The Consequences Of Poor Self-Worth
- Why Attachment Is So Important
We know that healthy relationships between children and caregivers are important. Starting with newborns, a responsive child-caregiver bond builds a strong foundation for development through "serve and return" interactions. "These back and forth exchanges are the building blocks of children's early self worth and emotional development. They help children learn how to control their emotions, to cope with stress, and to learn skills that will serve as a positive (or dysfunctional) foundation for the rest of our lives.

2. The Foundations Of Wellbeing - Maslow For Early Learners

Based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs and the foundational needs of FOOD, WATER & SLEEP and their relationship to our mental and emotional health, feelings and behaviours.

3. Circle of Security Parenting

Parenting is challenging and we all wonder if we are getting it right. You are not alone. Circle of Security™ is a parenting course based on decades of attachment research about how to build a strong relationship with your child. Unlike many behavioural perspectives, Circle of Security™ offers relationship tools and a new way of understanding your child’s needs.

4. Parenting Teenagers
Providing parents of teens and pre-teens with the knowledge to understand and enjoy their child's transition to adulthood. We share evidence-based strategies and advice from one of the world's leading parenting psychologists to help parents develop a unique action plan for each teen. Learn - Your main purpose as parents - The 3 stages of emotional maturity - How to decide appropriate consequences. Knowing and implementing a few simple things can bring about amazing changes in the parenting dynamic and result in a lot less stress for everyone.

5. Understanding the Three Stages of Maturity
Understanding your pre-teen's current maturity stage will promote a healthier relationship, support their development, and facilitate their journey toward adulthood. Parents who have shared this video with their pre-teen or teen have been pleasantly surprised by their desire to co-operate on their journey to adulthood.

6. How To Listen Like A Therapist

Learn what to say and what to do when people share their problems. This training video teaches the reflective listening skills that telephone crisis-line operators learn - before they can start listening to people's problems.

7. The Implications of Separation or Divorce

Here's what you need to know when considering separation or getting a divorce, with kids involved. What parents need to know.

8. How To Prevent A Suicide

What to say and what to do if you are concerned that someone may be contemplating suicide. This training will enable you to act as a first responder and provide help to anyone who may be considering suicide. The 10 minute 'ACT Against Suicide' video explains 3 simple steps to enable you to confidently talk to people about their suicidal thoughts and shows you how to get them help.

9. "How To Stay Sane In A Crazy World"

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This simple handbook provides insight into the causes of mental health problems and how to avoid them. Mental Health and emotional well-being requires a healthy brain, a clear conscience and a reason to live. What we eat and drink, and how we sleep, greatly affects how we think, feel and behave. Guilt and shame can lead to anxiety, depression and addictions. Connecting with people and having a purpose provides a reason to live.

10. Podcast About Topics in the 'How To Stay Sane In A Crazy World' book

These short talks, based on 'MASLOW' reveal the causes of mental health problems and how to avoid them - in a non-clinical, no jargon manner. It's a bit like teaching people to swim instead of having to rescue them when they are drowning.

www.toxicthinking.info

A WebApp about causes of distorted thinking and irrational behaviours

ZOO ANIMALS - Talking Story Book Video

Ideal for Kindy, Prep or Primary Educators, Parents and Grandparents. Video chapters provide easy access to the particular animals and the sounds they make.