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END PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT OF AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN
Support for Parents
Children thrive when their parents are well supported. This includes having reliable information about ways to raise children without resorting to violence.
Together we can learn about alternatives to physical punishment
The important job of raising children is like navigating boat - and we all need support when we experience life's storms and choppy waters. Reliable advice can be like a lighthouse for those of us who want to create strong nurturing relationships with our children.
Australia is fortunate to have access to the latest research and trustworthy advice to support parents. If you, or someone you know, needs information about the alternatives to hitting and smacking, the following links are a great place to start.
raisingchildren.net.au is the Australian parenting website and offers trusted advice on all aspects of raising children.
As a 'No Hit Zone' the Sydney Children's Health Network offers reliable information about smacking and links to age-based factsheets for parents.
The Victorian State Government's Better Health Channel includes links to factsheets about children and discipline.
This factsheet explains four components of positive discipline 1) identifying your long-term childrearing goals; 2) providing warmth and structure; 3) understanding how children think and feel; and 4) problem-solving.
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne has factsheets on challenging behaviours for toddlers and young children, school-aged children, and teenagers.
Kids want adults to know...
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