Family

The value of values for our kids and teens 

Sep 26, 2023

Knowing their values can help our children make choices and decisions, and bounce forward through tough times.  In a world full of options and opportunity, helping our kids and teens know their values is a great way to set them up for making choices and decisions. In this webinar our psychologist Gavin…

Building connection with your loved ones 

Aug 31, 2023

Maintaining a sense of closeness and connection with people is vital for our overall wellbeing Join the Outback Futures team and learn 4 ways to build connection with your loved ones. 1. Quality time – share time and space 2. Open and honest conversations – be curious 3. Know your family values – together…

5 ways to unlock your child’s potential 

Aug 31, 2023

Helping our kids build a growth mindset is a key way to help unlock their potential.  Encouraging our kids to build a growth mindset helps them bounce forward through tough times. In this webinar, Maree, one of our speech pathologists, shares 5 ways to encourage a growth mindset and help…

Helping kids manage their emotions 

Aug 31, 2023

Knowing how to manage our emotions is a valuable life skill for all of us, especially our kids and teens.   When we help our children understand the different emotions they experience, why they occur, and how to handle them, they’re empowered to navigate tough times with confidence. In this webinar…

Building confidence and resilience in teen girls 

Aug 31, 2023

Parents and carers play a really important role in supporting their girls through adolescence.  For our teen girls, life is full of both good stuff and challenges.  In this recent webinar one of our Counsellors Julia shares 5 positive approaches to support your teen and build their confidence and resilience. …

Help your child have a great start in life 

Jun 27, 2023

Giving our kids a great start in life creates a solid foundation for their wellbeing through childhood and into adulthood  Science shows that the first few years of life are when the brain develops the fastest. In our recent webinar, our Speech Pathologist Sunshine shared some practical tips to help…

Routines are a parenting superpower  

Jun 13, 2023

Routines might sound dull and boring, but they can become your parenting superpower.  Routines help create structure, consistency and confidence for our kids and teens to thrive. In this webinar, Occupational Therapist Georgie shares how establishing, integrating and strengthening routines can become your parenting superpower.   Listen on Spotify or your favourite…

Helping your children prepare for boarding school 

May 30, 2023

Starting boarding school is a significant transition for children, parents and the whole family.  In this webinar, an Outback Futures psychologist draws on her personal experiences of boarding school to share some great tools and strategies for families navigating a transition to boarding school.  Listen on Spotify or your favourite…

Helping kids and teens build identity and purpose 

May 15, 2023

A sense of identity and purpose is important for all of us, and especially for our kids and teens.  Identifying our values is a key way to build a sense of identity and purpose, and values can help our children make choices and bounce forward through tough times. In this…

4 tools for digital wellness for you and your kids 

May 10, 2023

Establishing healthy habits for digital wellness for us and our kids can be challenging.  Knowing how to parent and guide our children in the rapidly changing online and digital world can be confusing. In this webinar, the Outback Futures team will share the latest research about both positive and negative impacts…