Supporting parents and carers

10/06/2024

Children who have healthy attitudes towards gender are more likely to behave in safe, respectful and non-judgmental ways. A new article Healthy attitudes to gender: children and teenagers gives parents and carers tips on how they can help their children recognise and challenge gender stereotypes. As parents are the most important role models for their children, the article describes how parents’ attitudes, communication and behaviour have a big influence on their children’s attitudes to gender.

This resource is part of a growing suite of content on raisingchildren.net.au helping parents understand what factors influence children’s behaviour and how they can encourage positive behaviour in their children. This includes getting along with others, staying safe and developing well. These resources are designed to help parents recognise the important role they play in guiding their children’s behaviour, with  practical strategies to support positive behaviour in their children. They are great resources for those working with parents and carers to share.

Those working with parents and carers of children with disability, Raising Children Network has added to its resources on respite care with the article Respite care: Planning and preparing children with disability, autism or other additional needs. This resource complements the overview of respite care article.

If these or any Raising Children Network resources are relevant to the families you work with, feel free to print and share.