Parenting Well Services

Our Parenting Well services are designed to support parents of children under the age of 12 navigate their way through parenting.

The Family Support Worker can assist families who are experiencing:

  • Tantrums

  • Bedtime problems

  • Mealtime difficulties

  • Children not following instructions

  • Aggression towards parents, siblings or others

  • Other areas of concern

Throughout the year, we also offer a range of sessions on various topics to help teach parents how to positively engage with their child, increase their confidence in parenting and manage their child’s behaviour.

We are also running our new Embracing Well-being Parent Support Group every Thursday during school terms from our Box Hill centre. See below for more information. 

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Parenting with confidence 2024

Through this practical parenting program, delivered across five weeks and hosted by Family Support Worker Joan Lauricella, you will learn positive parenting strategies.

Parenting with confidence is suitable for parents with children from 2 to 12 years of age.

What will be covered:

  • Learn tips to parent with confidence
  • Practical positive parenting strategies
  • Acquiring skills to help make parenting less stressful and more enjoyable
  • How to promote positive behaviour in your child
  • Developing positive relationships

For more information, please contact Joan Lauricella, Family Support Worker at joan.lauricella@healthability.org.au or phone 9430 9100.

When: Wednesdays – 15, 22, 29 May and 5, 12 June 2024
Time:
9.30am to 11.30am
Where:
healthAbility, 917 Main Road Eltham VIC 3095
Cost:
$100 per adult, $150 couple and $50 concession
Bookings:
Essential via https://www.trybooking.com/CPWQR

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Embracing Well-being Parent Support Group

Embark on a transformative journey with our Embracing Wellbeing Parent Support Group, starting Thursday, February 8th and continuing throughout the year except for during school holidays. This drop-in support group is suited for parents seeking not just survival, but who want to thrive in diverse circumstances. Together, we'll explore ways to care for different aspects of your health—mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual.

The program features engaging workshops, discussions, and practical meditation/relaxation exercises. It's a dedicated opportunity for you to step out of your caregiving roles, connect with others, and prioritize your own wellbeing. Recognize that a calm, loving, and empathetic parent is an invaluable gift to your children.

This inclusive program is suitable for:

  • Any parent interested in enhancing overall wellbeing
  • Parents of neurodivergent children (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia) regardless of NDIS status
  • Parents of children with physical disabilities
  • Parents of someone with additional needs (e.g., anxiety)
  • Any parent finding parenting difficult for various reasons (e.g., parental depression, anxiety, difficult child behaviours)

Designed for parents who:

  • Are interested in exploring practical ways to honour their own wellbeing
  • Realize that to be the best parent, self-care is not selfish but essential
  • Want to explore practical life skills for challenging times
  • Aim to model self-care to promote their children’s wellbeing and resilience
  • Would like to enjoy more positive relationships with their children
  • Want to communicate more effectively with their children
  • Are interested in creating a life they love!

To express your interest in coming along to a session or for more information, please email joan.lauricella@healthability.org.au. Alternatively, you are welcome to come along to a session when it suits you. 

When: Every Thursday during school terms
Time:
9.30am-11.30am
Where:
healthAbility Box Hill - 43 Carrington Road Box Hill, Vic 3128

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