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Midvale Hub Parenting Service Perth North East

Locality: Midvale

Phone: +61 8 9290 6827

Address: 33 Wellaton Street 6056 Midvale, WA, Australia

Website: www.midvalehub.org.au/copy-of-parenting-and-family-suppor

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23.01.2022 Lets make our own KEEP CALM CARDS. Print and cut out. What a fun activity for this weekend :)

23.01.2022 Its the 1st of December! Time to start our Kindmas Calendar! Save this image and cross off each act of kindness you complete this holiday season. Spread kindnes...s, merriment and cheer! #kindmascalendar #25daysofchristmas #kindness #merriment #cheer #headandheartmindfulness

22.01.2022 Child Protection Week Protective Behaviours Post : Thursday Ideas for parents, carers & educators on Networks Who is in your network? Who can you talk with if y...ou feel unsafe, uncomfortable, scared, worried or have seen something you didnt want to. Supporting children to create a helping hand is a simple activity that can be done easily with all ages. It helps children identify trusted adults and services that can assist them. Children can either use the free WACSS activity sheet or trace around their hand and write the name of one trusted adult on each finger, who they can ask for help if they feel unsafe. Brainstorm a range of adults in their lives including family, school, sports, community, neighbours etc. Encourage children to think about available adults who would listen to them, believe them and help them if required. At the bottom of the network include details of the Kids Helpline, 000 or similar services. Discuss with children that if they ask for help from the first adult on their network and they dont listen, believe or take any action then they can persist in asking other network adults for help until they feel safe again. R U OK? Day is a great reminder that adults dont need to wait for children to ask for help, we all play a part in childrens safety so spark a conversation with a child or young person in your life and ask R U OK?, listen to the answer, encourage action and check back in. #npcw #playyourpart #ruok Free downloadable Network Activity Sheet : https://wachildsafetyservices.com//Network-Helping-Hand-Ac

21.01.2022 Interesting Pizza of Feelings...

18.01.2022 Traditional discipline has become synonymous with punishment. The Oxford Dictionary defines discipline as, ‘the practice of training people to obey rules or a c...ode of behaviour, using punishment to correct disobedience.’ But, the original meaning of the word came from its Latin origins, disciplina, which means ‘instruction’. And disciplina derives from the Latin word discere, which means ‘to learn’. Traditional discipline techniques are, in my view, a lazy way of dealing with misunderstood behaviour, which in most cases derives from a child’s valid and unmet need. They also put the bulk of responsibility on the child and very little on the parent. As natural, conscious, positive, respectful parents, of course, we use discipline...but in the true sense of the word. Through compassion and empathic guidance. Through perspective-taking and checking our expectations of our kids - are they realistic? Are they fair? Are they my expectations or someone else’s? Through modelling and role-playing. Through problem solving and skill-building. Learning requires trust, a secure base, connection, a feeling of safety...so trust your heart, and your child and dispel the myth that children need to be punished in order to learn. Tag a mama that needs to hear this message today #raisedgood See more

18.01.2022 The annual Midland March That Matters is the best anti-domestic violence march in WA. Today, hundreds gathered at Juniper Gardens where we heard the most heart-...felt story from survivor Azelene Williams. Her story moved many to tears and showed how this is an issue that affects the whole community. There is no excuse for abuse and all of us have to work together to support those who need our help. A special thank you to everyone who made today such a success. See more

17.01.2022 Child Protection Week may be over for another year but as WAs only Not for Profit organisation whose primary role is to support the implementation of the Prote...ctive Behaviours program, WACSS is committed to continuing to bring our followers practical ideas, activities and resources that you can use in Early Years Services, Schools and home. Regulation Strategies Managing Warning Signs and Big Feelings : For some children, the concept of taking a deep breath to regulate their warning signs and big feelings is difficult to understand. By assisting children to make their own jellyfish regulation tool you can help them to pay attention to their breathing. Explain that the object of this deep breathing game is to move the jellyfishs tentacles, making it swim. After the children have practiced the deep breathing technique whilst calm, you can assist them to use this as a visual aid when they are experiencing warning signs or getting big feelings such as feeling worried, scared, anxious or unsafe. By building these brain pathways to use deep breathing as a regulation strategy, children will be able to take deep breaths and imagine the tentacles moving even when they dont have their jellyfish with them (if they are in the playground or at the shops for example). To make the jellyfish, 1. Cut a paper plate in half 2. Draw on some eyes 3. Staple colored streamers of various lengths to the bottom of the plate. Now you are ready for some jellyfish breathing.... Begin by inhaling slowly to the count of three, then on an exhale, see how long you can blow on the tentacles to make them move. If you want, count along slowly during the exhale. Guarantee the children will love it!

16.01.2022 Child Protection Week Protective Behaviours Post : Friday Ideas for parents, carers & educators on Secrets Unsafe secrets might involve:... *Someone who may be in danger (past, present or future, e.g. someone who experienced sexual abuse) *A power imbalance (e.g. an adult ordering a child to keep a secret) *Threats or bribes (e.g. If you tell anyone I will never speak to you again!) *Someone who is unable to give consent (e.g. a child, someone who is unconscious, etc.). *Something against the law (e.g. image-based abuse) A secret may also be unsafe if It affects your childs wellbeing (e.g. they feel stressed and have difficulties sleeping) It is a problem that is too complex for your child to solve on their own. Getting your child to open up If you suspect your child is keeping an unsafe secret, there are things you can do! There are many reasons why a child or a young person may not confide in a parent/carer. But there are things you can do to support them, including: *Stay calm and give your child time and space to confide in you. *Use story books, TV shows, movies, media stories or games as a conversation starter (e.g. "what do you think of ... keeping that a secret on ...?"). *Ask questions and show interest in your childs friendship groups. *Share age-appropriate stories of things you kept from your parents/carers when you were a child/teen and reflect on how help-seeking may have made a positive difference. *Reinforce that everyone makes mistakes and that your child can approach you to collaboratively discuss and problem solve any issue they may have. *Provide alternate help-seeking options, such as other trusted adults, a school guidance officer, or Kids Helpline. Great cartoon clips about secrets (suitable for middle/upper primary) Secrets - Protect Yourself Rules - Grades 4-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAD17zMgjHc Tell - Protect Yourself Rules - Grades 4-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch You might like to share this poem about safe and unsafe secrets! There are two kinds of secrets that you need to know... One is your friend and one is your foe! The best way to tell you, how to tell them apart is to trust in your instincts and follow your heart. A safe secret... A secret thats your friend - and I wish they all were - feels so good on the inside that your heart could just purr. A party youre planning to surprise your best friend. Or a present youre making for grandma to send. These are the secrets that youll want to keep. Because theyre so fun, that your heart wants to leap! Unsafe secrets... But a secret thats hurtful is the kind thats your foe. It makes you feel confused, and scared and mad and low. You cant keep this kind, if it makes you feel sad. These secrets you tell! These secrets are BAD!!! Did you see something scary? You saw a big kid take your buddys lunch money. Your friend was left crying. The meanie thought it was funny. The boy threatened you, "You better not tell!" Youre scared now, youre mad. Your stomachs not well. The challenge... You know you should tell, but now youre afraid this person could hurt you. A challenge was made! You need to tell someone - I tell you - you must! Find a teacher or parent - An adult you can trust. Make an unsafe secret go away... To make an unsafe secret just go away It has to be told - not tomorrow - TODAY! What really hurts you is the fear thats inside. Once the secrets let out, it has no place to hide!!! And the person whose secrets been let out of the bag gets dealt with by grown ups - you bet - he wont brag! The others are the kind that make you happy inside - You keep them as long as your smile is wide! See - youve learned it already! You see the trend! An unsafe secrets your foe. A safe secrets your friend! Adapted from poem written by EJ Thornton

16.01.2022 Regardless of age, the entanglement of virtual communication and social media is transforming our experience of reality. Check-in with your teen during this di...fficult time and talk to them about their experiences on social media and when using technology. Its important for your teen to know youre a safe person to explore these feelings with. Use these prompts or come up with your own to start a conversation about how interactions online may be impacting your lives. Strengthen your relationships with your kids when you take Emotion Coaching Online. Use the code EC10SOCIAL to receive 10% off your purchase: https://bit.ly/3fSRoHO

16.01.2022 Its easy to get caught up in things which is why its important to take some time out of the daily grind - whatever that looks like for you. This week, take a... moment or two to: - Breathe - To express gratitude - To be kind - to others AND to yourself (because a lot of us forget to be kind to ourselves!), and - To reach out it needed. You can even give us a call on 9237 8900. #selfcare #SelfCareTips #Wellbeing #MIFWA #MentalHealthTips #gratitude #Breathe #MentalHealthAwareness #TimeOut

15.01.2022 Come and visit us today for our fundraising on the go morning tea for White Balloon Day.

15.01.2022 [RAC Road Safety] Children under 10 years of age are still developing an understanding of road safety and how to be a responsible pedestrian, passenger and bicy...clist. The RAC WA's Little Legends Club has three games designed to assist primary school aged children to learn about road safety at their own pace. Learn more here: https://rac.com.au/little-legends/games

15.01.2022 Did you know that in our own state of WA there are over 5000 children and young people in care? That at least one point in their lives home was not a safe... place. Keeping children safe is everybodys business because children wont always understand or be able to speak out. Here at TSS our team walks alongside the most resilient, brave and strong young people who were once not safe whilst they transition to a life of independence. Remember that saying something could save a life. #nationalchildprotectionweek2020 See more

13.01.2022 Playgroup WA is excited to announce a new initiative with the Department of Communities - playgroups are for everyone! Over the past few months we have worked ...with a variety of families to develop resources including videos, information sheets and flyers for our playgroup community to ensure we are working together to create a welcoming environment for all. We address what it means to be inclusive, how to be welcoming and the best ways we can all support each other no matter our needs. You can have a look at them by clicking on the link below. https://playgroupwa.com.au/news-notic/inclusive-playgroups/

12.01.2022 Presenting your Westfield Local Hero 2020! Your votes are in! Communities in Australia and New Zealand nominated and voted for those people who make a positiv...e impact on their communities and environment. The successful heroes and their affiliated organisations, will receive a grant of up to $10,000 to help them continue to grow their impact. In total, Westfield will grant $1.26 million this year. Drum Roll.... WACSS’s very own Azelene Williams is one of the Westfield Whitford City Local Heroes winners. Congratulations Azelene and we are very excited that you will be able to present school based Healthy Relationship programs in secondary schools and develop resources from a portion of this grant - please contact WACSS if you would like to organise a program at your school.

10.01.2022 Its something Im often asked - how to avoid what sounds an awful lot like the Spanish Inquisition when the less than communicative child gets home after school. Arent these awesome ways to start a conversation outside of the predictable, "How was your day?"

08.01.2022 Are you a family member or friend supporting a young people who is currently receiving support at a headspace centre? It’s your last chance to let us know how w...e can make our service better for family and friends supporting young people attending headspace. If you have a few minutes to spare, please complete our survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/famfriend2 See more

07.01.2022 If you are feeling a bit socially isolated.

07.01.2022 The Midland NAIDOC Committee in conjunction with Healthway, City of Swan and Indigo Junction are pleased to announce this year's Midland NAIDOC event. Please see below for details and we look forward to seeing you there on the day.

07.01.2022 In this "Maggie Moment", one of Australias favourite parenting authors Maggie Dent talks about how to break it to children the very painful news that someone t...hey know or love has died. Maggie talks about who is the best person to do this, and how to choose the right time and environment. Maggie also talks about how children may react, how much detail to give and why its important to actually talk about death, rather than using terms such as "passed over" or "gone to sleep" and how to prepare children for the sad time of grief that inevitably lies ahead. As well as being a teacher and counsellor prior to becoming an author and educator, Maggie has worked in palliative care and the funeral industry, and as a funeral celebrant she conducted over 200 funerals. She has a host of resources on her website about grief and loss here: https://www.maggiedent.com/common-concerns/death-loss/

06.01.2022 Community meals are still happening. Here at DreambuildersCare. We serve more than meal though, plenty of conversation and good times as we gather together with the people of our community. #communitycare #perthcharity #perthhomeless

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Sue for being our Educator of the Month. She received it for always being supportive, positive and creating strong relationship with Children’s Services families.

04.01.2022 Social media and your tween. The issue of supervising your tween online is a serious one, especially in the primary and middle school years. We have all just h...ad a big reminder of this recently. I am particularly concerned about the vulnerability of 8 - 12 year olds who dont always have the language to process what they see. Most parents I know are faced with decisions about social media or gaming when their son or daughter is very young - usually between ages 8 and 12. For some, the pressure to be online comes much younger than this. Those with older brothers or sisters often get online so early that by the time they are 13 they are well and truly immersed in the online world. When your tween is 10, 11 or even 12 they are relatively easy to manage. It is therefore easy to say yes to social media without spending a lot of time thinking about how you will manage it and what restrictions you might put on it. However, put a few years on them and a few more hormones, the desire for a boyfriend or girlfriend, and a few friends you arent so keen on... and you may not say yes so quickly. Your yes may come with a few more conditions; conditions which are hard to administer later if they havent been put in place from the beginning. My argument is this. When your tween first comes to you and asks for a phone or a social media account stop and think about it. You might want to be cautious. You might want to think about how to set things up to get through the bumpiest years that may lie ahead. Remember once you give them the phone it is there for life. There is always a lot of discussion about what is the right age to buy your child a phone or allow them access to social media or gaming. My thought is this: there is no magical age that makes a phone safe but the younger they are the more of a gap there is between them and the online adult work. Given the amount of safety software available these days Ive come to this conclusion. It is not just about WHEN (the exact age) but HOW. HOW involves a lot of things including understanding the platforms they want to use, and filtering the internet as best you can. HOW is super important! I have put together an ebook for everyone with a little more on this topic. Please feel free to share if it will support someone you know. Use the link below to download: https://mcusercontent.com//Small_file_Social_Media_and_You If you have a tween I would highly recommend you follow these experts over the next few years. @susanmclean - https://www.facebook.com/thecybercop/ The Cyber Safety Lady (Leonie also does one on one consults for families who want to make tech safer for their kids). Common Sense Media Dr Kristy Goodwin #inthistogether

04.01.2022 Some great information and goodies for new parents!

04.01.2022 The sod has been turned on a new facility for Brockman Community House! As part of a 2017 election commitment, the McGowan Government committed $5 million towar...ds a new facility for Brockman Community House. Their current facilities are quite aged and not large enough for the many programs Brockman House runs for the community. The group have been fighting for new facilities for over a decade and Im very pleased to have secured funding for them. Id like to thank Deputy Mayor David Lucas and the City of Swan for their support on this great project and cant wait to see it complete!

03.01.2022 Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder and a mental health condition. Children and teenagers with ARFID eat only a small range ...or amount of food. This can affect their weight, growth, nutrition and physical health, because they’re not getting all the nutrients they need. Children with ARFID might also feel very upset while eating or find it hard to eat in social situations. Find out more: https://raisingchildren.net.au//avoidant-restrictive-food-

02.01.2022 Government of South Australia has some great parenting tools!

01.01.2022 We are on the lookout for Creche worker to join our team! Call 9250 2221 or email [email protected] for all the info