Parenting - Resources
Resources related to parenting that will assist practitioners, managers and service providers in their work and/or provide information and resources for families and family members. Suggestions for inclusions are always welcome at afrc@aifs.gov.au.
Centre for Community Child Health
The Centre for Community Child Health has developed eleven “Practice Resources”, to help professionals consider and understand the issues and the range of researched options and strategies available to discuss with parents and carers in addressing their concerns and increasing their confidence. Each Practice Resource provides professionals with: an introduction to the topic; a summary of the latest research; practical strategies to support their daily work with young children and their families.
Early Childhood Australia
Early Childhood Australia is the peak national, non-profit, non-government organisation that acts in the interests of young children from birth to eight years of age. This site hosts a huge range of information, including a section on supporting best practice for emotional wellbeing, child development, speaking out for children and professional development.
Parenting Research Centre
The Parenting Research Centre engages in a range of research activities to help parents raise children well. Our focus is generating new knowledge of how parenting practices affect children, and how best to engage and support parents in this rewarding but often challenging task.
Parentline Plus
A UK site that has a range of information on parenting and message boards.
Raising children network
The Australian parenting website - Online guide to raising children aged 0-8 including information on behaviour, nutrition, safety, health and daily care.
Interrelate Resources
Catalogue from the Interrelate Resource Centre, including "The Listeners" sock puppet family books, posters and colouring books for children experiencing family difficulties. [PDF 608kb]