Resources for the Junior School
Learning Circles in Independence and Resilience
Resources of interest
Ten Precious Jewels for Developing Resilience
Ten Precious Jewels for Developing Resilience
Further Reading
Jenkin, C. & McGenniss, A. (2000). A Parent’s Treasure Chest, Jesuit Social Services, Canberra.
Fuller, A. (2000). Raising Real People: Creating a Resilient Family, ACER Press, Melbourne.
Brooks, R. & Goldstein, S. (2001). Raising Resilient Children: Fostering Strength, Hope and Optimism in Your Child, Contemporary Books, Chicago.
Biddulph, S (1996). The Secret of Happy Children, Harper Collins, Sydney.
Gottman, J. (1997). The Heart of Parenting: How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child, Bloomsbury, London.
Hartley-Brewer, E. (2003). Raising Happy Kids, DeCapo Press, Cambridge.
Websites for your interest:
Parenting Ideas www.parentingideas.com.au
Looking for fast, easy parenting solutions and reliable advice?
Michael Grose will show you proven blueprints for raising happy, confident kids, bringing up resilient teenagers and building strong families.
Children Youth and Health www.cyh.com
Early Childhood Australia ECA
Also :
Australian Institute of Family Studies AIFS
Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth ARACY
Cybersmart
This site will help you and your family to find out how to be cybersmart and use the internet safely. It's a young person's guide to smart 'net surfing, chatting and emailing. Have fun on the internet and explore cool sites, but remember the cyber rules and always be cybersmart.
Cybersmart guides are available online and may be ordered through the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
Three brochures of interest are:
How to be phone smart (and stay safe)
Cybersmart guide: Help your kids make the most of the internet – safely!
The smart guide to socializing on the internet
A booklet of interest is:
Access them online: www.cybersmartkids.com.au. The website is designed for young people and contains information for parents and teachers also. The focus is on smart internet surfing, chatting and emailing.
You may view and download the brochures, order copies from the Melbourne Central Office by phoning 9963 6800, or email: netalert@acma.gov.au.