Parent Resources
Sometimes, knowing if the information you find when trying to help you can be harder than finding it in the first place. Below you will find a series of articles and links that we recommend. If you have any additional questions or enquiries as a parent, please contact your centre director.
Supporting your child in learning to manage their behaviour and emotions
Self-regulation is a child’s ability to manage their behaviour and includes the ability to focus and to control impulses. The capacity to regulate emotional responses is a skill that needs to be learned.
Why do children bite?
Some parents know the pain of a child that bites. This article may give you some insight into the behaviour.
Transition to School
An article by Jodie Turley, lecturer, and researcher at the Australian Catholic University useful for any parent with a child starting school in the coming year.
Fussy Eating
Many parents can relate to the challenge of their children being fussy eaters.
Why do Toddler bite?
Biting is a very common behaviour among toddlers, which means there are a lot of concerned parents out there. You are not alone.
Understanding and managing separation distress?
Why can separating from parents and carers be distressing for young children?
Language Development
Language development in children is amazing, and it’s a development that many parents really look forward to.
Helpful Sites for Parents
ACECQA
The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority oversees the implementation of the NQF, raising the standard for child care services.
Starting Blocks
Australia’s free government website to find and compare services by quality ratings, fees, vacancies and inclusions, and stay updated on safety information.
Kids Health
An excellent resource for parents and children with articles, hints and tips, advice and recommendations for a huge range of topics.
Department of Education
NSW Department of Education is a great resource for information about childcare in NSW and various government initiatives
Immunisation & Vaccination
This is the NSW Government Health website with all information you should need regarding immunisations and vaccinations for you and your child.
Red Nose
Red Nose Australia has a range of information advice and resources to help keep you and your baby safe.
Raising Children
Your parenting guide for all ages and stages.
Childcare Subsidy
A guide to Child Care Subsidy in Australia.
KidSafe
Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia.
NSW Mandatory Reporter Guide
All staff engaged in Early Childhood Education and Care are Mandatory Reporters of potential risk of harm to children within and outside the childcare setting. This is the guide they use in making reporting decisions.