Parenting
The start of a new school year can feel both exciting and overwhelming, but these simple strategies shared by Outback Futures occupational therapist Georgie can help make the transition a little smoother for the whole family and help kids start school well. Find a routine Consistency is key when it…
Natural disasters and tragic events can be unsettling for everyone, especially babies and young children. After a disaster, you might notice your child: These are normal reactions to stress, and with reassurance and stability, your child will begin to feel safe again. Ways you can help your child cope after…
Want to help your kids start the school year strong? Here’s four ways to set up for a positive and successful year. Join the Outback Futures team for this webinar recording and learn 4 ways you can help your kids and teens start the school year strong: Part way through the school year?…
Grief is something we all experience – and not just when someone we know dies. Grief is an emotion our kids and teens can experience when change and life transitions happen – maybe moving somewhere new, transitioning into high school, a sibling going to boarding school, friends moving away, or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…