Parents & Carers

• My friend's child has autism...how can I help?

  Posted February 6, 2012 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Eight practical tips to help you to support a friend whose child is disagnosed with autism for teacher and Kids First Children's Services Director Sonja Walker

  
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• Giving kids with disabilities a Better Start

  Posted January 11, 2012 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  This introduction to Better Start for Children with a Disability explains how vital funding support for children with special needs makes Early Intervention more affordable for families

  
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• 10 Top Christmas Apps for Kids

  Posted December 6, 2011 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Kids First Director Sonja Walker has scoured iTunes to bring you 10 top Apps for your kids this Christmas.

  
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• Connecting with our kids

  Posted November 4, 2011 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Teacher and children's affairs writer, Sonja Walker, encourages parents to'connect' with their kids at the end of a busy school day

  
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• 10 tips to foster your child's love of reading

  Posted November 2, 2011 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Practical tips to encourage your child's love of reading are explained by Kids First Director and teacher, Sonja Walker

  
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• Understanding Sensory Integration

  Posted November 1, 2011 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Sensory Processing diffulties cause many children to struggle with behaviour, learning and language. This free Kids First event for parents and teachers will provide information and tips for helping kids to succeed

  
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• Friends for Life

  Posted September 22, 2011 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Friends for Life, an anxiety prevention program for children that's been acknowledged by the World Health Organisation as a proven treatmnt for stressed children, is just one of the services Dr Veronica Harris (Kids First's Clinical Psychologist) provides for kids

  
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• Helping kids cope with anxiety

  Posted March 1, 2011 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Child Psychologist Charlotte Board is a specialist in helping children to overcome anxiety. In this helpful article she explains how new programs for children are giving hope to families. 
  
  
  
   
  

    
  
  
  

  
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• Working mothers - can we really have it all?

  Posted May 6, 2010 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Is work life balance possbile for busy working mothers?

   

  In this candid article, Sonja Walker reveals how she's trying to deal with her 'addction to being busy'

  
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• Teaching Kids to Share

  Posted April 22, 2010 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  According to children's Speech Pathologist and social language expert, Ros Osling, parents who frequently step in to resolve their children's disputes deny their kids the opportunity to learn how to problem solve.

   

  So how can we teach our kids to share with others without the squabbles?

   

  This informative article gives simple, practical tips that will make teaching your children to share easier...

  
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• Toys that Teach

  Posted November 22, 2009 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Christmas is coming and toys are on the agenda for most kids this month.

   

  But are the toys you are planning to give developmentally appropriate for your child?

   

  Teacher Sonja Walker has suggestions for frazzled parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles to make buying an educational toy a joy

  
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• Ready, Set...Read!

  Posted November 14, 2009 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  For almost 40 percent of children, learning to read is a challenge.

   

  So - what simple things can you do at home to encourage your youngsters' early literacy skills?

   

  Read on for some great advice by Sonja Walker.

  
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• Internet technology - keeping one step ahead of our kids

  Posted September 3, 2009 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Computer studies are now a mandatory part of the curriculum. Every child from Kindergarten to HSC level is using and learning about technology and it's easy for parents to feel left behind by their internet savvy kids.

   

  Remaining informed and updated in a time poor, technology rich world is a must for every parent.

   

  This step by step guide to on-line technology and social media helps parents fill their knowledge gaps so that they can keep up with their kids.

  
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• First Aid Lifesavers

  Posted April 24, 2009 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Do your memories of First Aid training in the '80s and '90s, consist of mind numbing lectures, endless practical demonstrations and onerous theoretical exams that put you under real pressure?

   

  A group of teachers and parents from Kids First renewed their Senior First Aid Certificate today and were pleasantly surprised by the 'new' approach taken to emergency reponse education

   

  Not only did they all pass with flying colours - they also had an enjoyable day and confidence building experience....

  
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• Could you save your child's life?

  Posted April 21, 2009 in Parents & Carers by Sonja Walker

  

  Would you know what to do if your child was involved in a medical emergency?

   

  The reality is that all of us will probably face a critical incident at least once in our lives...and it is likely to involve someone we love.

   

  This real life story might make you think about your ability to provide first aid.....

  
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