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Articles tagged 'Behavioural Challenges'

Child psychologist joins Goodstart team

Improving outcomes for children and making work more rewarding for all educators is the goal of Goodstart’s senior early learning consultant – prac... read more

Controlling method versus guidance - which would you choose?

Trying to control children by offering them rewards or punishment has inferior outcomes to the guidance method, according to Dr Louise Porter. read more

Help for dealing with temper tantrums

There's no telling when a temper tantrum might strike. That's why it's worth learning some skills and tactics to deal with them. read more

Past experiences add up for team leader

Working as a labour mediator in apartheid South Africa may not sound like the usual experience for a Goodstart Early Learning Child and Family Serv... read more

Big emotions on the agenda

It’s no secret that children can have big emotions and sometimes it can be a challenge for parents to help them deal with these emotions. read more

Queenslanders take up Triple P offer

Queensland parents will be provided with world-class parenting support if and when they need it, thanks to a commitment by Triple P to train more Q... read more

Self-regulation project a hit at Hope Island

We all know about the benefits of yoga and relaxation for adults. But did you know, yoga and mindfulness have also been shown to improve physical a... read more

Little children, big emotions

Helping children navigate big emotions and learn new social skills can be challenging for parents. Learn more about how to contribute to a happier ... read more

Recognising and naming emotions is child's play

Children at Goodstart Browns Plains- Redgum Drive are learning to recognise and name their emotions through a range of games, resources, books and ... read more

Simple tips to encourage your child to listen

Any parent will tell you that getting their three and a half year old to actually listen is one of the most frustrating issues they deal with. read more

Don’t try to teach during tantrums

Often our instinct is to use tantrums as an opportunity to help children learn about actions and consequences. But we’ve got it all wrong. read more

How to support children experiencing aggressive outbursts

Learn how can you help the child and keep others safe when everything seems out of control. read more

Can you tame a toddler’s emotions?

Learning about emotions opens a whole new world to toddlers and helps them build essential skills for school and adult life. read more

Children thrive with strong teacher-parent relationships

Our unique Family Connections program helps Goodstart educators build strong relationships with families and secure better outcomes for children. read more

Helping families manage separation anxiety

Creating a smooth transition, a warm welcome each day and a positive, nurturing environment is one of our biggest priorities. read more

Innovative thinking benefits children at Mona Vale

Children at Mona Vale are benefitting from the centre’s innovative use of the Goodstart Practice Guide. read more

Program provides extra support at Glenorchy

Research consistently shows that children in vulnerable circumstances benefit the most from access to quality early learning, however supporting th... read more

Tips for when children start pushing boundaries

Got a demanding and defiant four-year-old? All children go through many stages in their development, one of the most challenging being when they de... read more

Preparing for the birth of a new sibling

Your first-born has been the centre of your attention for many months, or years, so when you drop a sibling into the equation, it’s no surprise the... read more

Just how much sleep does my baby need?

Babies and children are all different – their sleep habits and patterns depend a lot on their temperaments and sleep routines. But if it's mor... read more

Encouraging the skills of sharing, waiting and taking turns

Learning to share, wait, and take turns are important skills for young children to learn, according to Goodstart Early Learning’s Troy Dunn. read more

Encouraging good behaviour in your child

Helping your child learn to manage their behaviour comes down to using simple, positive strategies. In part two of a two-part series, we talk about... read more

Behaviour in children aged three to five years old

The key to helping your child learn to manage their behaviour is to use simple, positive strategies to encourage good behaviour. This is part one o... read more

Ensuring parents have support key to healthy children

Acknowledging that most parents love their children and want the best for them is essential in developing child welfare in Australia, according to ... read more

How to deal with toddlers and tantrums

In the third of a three-part series, we look at behaviour in children under the age of three years old read more

New survey exposes doubts and desires of Queensland parents

Housing affordability, unemployment and drug use are the top three worries Queensland parents have for their children, according to the state’s big... read more

Navigating the mine field that is healthy eating in children

Just about every day, new research is published on the effect of food on children's behaviour. But how concerned should we be about what childr... read more

How can you create a rest routine for your child?

Did you know that when a child shows resistance to rest or sleep, it may be because be because they are seeking contact? read more

Mindfulness: should we pay attention?

Mindfulness is a practise that has gained in popularity over the past few years. But what is it? And should we be paying attention? read more

A child's first years have a major impact on adult life

Predictions about a child’s future, including whether they will end up in jail or on welfare, can be made about children as young as three years ol... read more

Parents from all walks of life benefit from positive parenting

Goodstart Caboolture's Tess Barry is leading the charge in spreading the word about the Triple P program. read more

Learning natural consequences the key

Looking at natural versus logical consequences can help when dealing with challenging behaviours, according to Dr Becky Bailey. read more

Helping your child cope with big emotions

Working with children to deal with challenging behaviour is a win-win situation for everyone. read more

Bond with dad key to well-adjusted kids

Researchers in the UK have found that children whose dads adjust well to parenthood are less likely to have issues later in life. read more

Guiding your child towards a healthy future

Teaching children to build resilience can help them cope with change later in life. read more

Tips for getting your children to eat more vegetables

We all know how difficult it can be to get children eating vegetables, but Goodstart Box Hill has some help. read more

Tips to make travelling with children a little easier

Travelling with children can be a challenge, but hopefully these few tricks can make the trip more relaxing. read more

Tips for managing separation anxiety

There is no doubt moving your child from one early learning centre to another can be a stressful experience – for both you and your child. Separati... read more

Tips for working with children who bite

Biting is commonly seen in children aged between one and three years old but there are strategies to cope with it. read more

Tips for dealing with temper tantrums

Sometimes there is no easy fix to dealing with a child's behaviour. But keeping calm is always the key. read more

Helpful tips for dealing with swearing

We all know children pick up bad habits from many avenues, but it's how we deal with it that's important. read more

Understanding your child's behaviour

We all have moments when we find our children challenging. But how do we deal with it? read more

Free Triple P parenting advice and support for Queensland families

Tens of thousands of busy Queensland parents will soon get free parenting advice and counselling at Goodstart Early Learning centres across the sta... read more