Wellbeing
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…
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…
We all know that sleep is important – experts recommend adults get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night. But did you know that sleep is like your own personal superpower? Human beings are the only animals on earth able to sleep for as long as we do…
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…
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…
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…
Understanding anxiety is something we can all benefit from, as it impacts 1 in 4 Australians. Have a think about this next time you’re walking along your town’s main street. There are likely to be people you see regularly in your local community who struggle with anxiety. Despite being common,…
As parents and carers it can be hard to know how to help our kids navigate life’s ups and downs. The good news is there are practical ways we can support and encourage our kids as they tackle challenges, no matter what age they are. This webinar shares 5 factors…
Stress management is something we all need to practise from time to time. It’s normal to feel stress – life is challenging and we all have different responsibilities and pressures to cope with. Parenting is one responsibility which can be highly stressful. You’re in charge of a whole human being…