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16-05-2005 - The Supernanny debate Supernanny. Super television or super parenting strategies?<BR><BR>Continued debate and parent interest generated by reality TV program Supernanny point to the need for more mainstream parenting information, according to Warren Cann, Director of the Parenting Research Centre. 'It is tremendous to see a prime time television program about parenting, particularly one that explores everyday family issues like bedtime problems, meal times, tantrums and disobedience'. Read more about this article 16-09-2005 - Help for adolescents The ABCD Parenting Young Adolescents Program is offering parents ways to strengthen family trust and understanding. Parents who feel out of their depth with their adolescents and need support as their children exert their independence, will learn how to really listen and also set boundaries Read more about this article 15-11-2005 - Raising Children website We all know that caring for children can sometimes be a daunting responsibility. We all want the best for children - sometimes a light at the end of the tunnel can make all the difference. The Raising Children website will address this need and also provide a forum for parents wishing to be part of an online community. Raising Children will be a highly accessible, trustworthy, practical website with long-term benefits for children and families. The website will go live by the end of 2005. Read more about this article 05-10-2005 - Healthy Start website The Healthy Start national strategy website at <A href="http://www.healthystart.net.au">www.healthystart.net.au</A> has now been launched. The website is an information-rich site that provides access to evidence-informed resources for professionals working with parents who have learning difficulties. The site also helps link experts and professionals who share an interest in this area. Read more about this article 07-02-2006 - Parenting Support Toolkit The Parenting Support Toolkit for Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) workers is now available from the Department of Human Services (DHS) website. Read more about this article 12-02-07 - Survey: making the shift from work to home The Raising Children Network announced today the results of a survey that examined how parents manage the shift from work to home and family. The survey of more than 520 parents explored how work pressures affect parents' interactions with their children. Read more about this article 25--05-2006 - Raising Children Network A landmark Australian website to help parents and carers raise young children was officially lauched in Sydney by the Minister for Famiies and Community Services, Mal Brough, with children, parents and supporters in attendance. Click below for more information. Read more about this article 01-09-2006 - Announcing our new name On 1 September the Victorian Parenting Centre became the Parenting Research Centre (PRC), complete with a bright, contemporary new logo symbolising the parent-child relationship and our primary purpose: providing evidence-based solutions to help parents raise children well. Read more about this article 01-12-2006 - Internet safety and your child Technology is a big part of our children’s lives, with internet use and web access increasing at a very fast pace. With the introduction of new ‘online communities’ and homemade digital videos, parents are thinking about how they can protect their children from harmful material and cyber bullying, while allowing them to enjoy the benefits of the technology. Read more about how, with careful guidance from trusted adults, children can enjoy the many benefits of the internet while avoiding the pitfalls. Read more about this article 09-01-2007 - National program - Peer Support Groups The Parenting Research Centre is the successful applicant for the role of National Coordinator of the program Peer Support Groups for Parents of Young Children with Disabilities. Read more about this article 16-03-2007 - Topics for media interest The Parenting Research Centre is very happy to speak with members of the media about any topical issues relating to parenting. We have a number of qualified professionals who are available for comment. Click below for more information about topics of interest or contact <A href="mailto:swatson@parentingrc.org.au">Sandy Watson</A>, Manager Communications, on 0427 027 059 to arrange an interview. Read more about this article 05-04-2007 - MyTime: a national initiative to support parents The Parenting Research Centre has been appointed the national coordinator of MyTime, a program that provides extra local support for parents of young children with a disability or chronic medical condition. This new $9 million initiative was launched by the Minister for Community Services, Senator Nigel Scullion at the beginning of April. Read more in our media release. Read more about this article 13-06-2007 - Signposts research forum Families around Victoria reported positive effects on their family life after taking part in a statewide rollout of the Signposts program to parents of children with a disability or developmental delay. Read more about this article 24-06-2007 - New MyTime groups for parents By the end of June, parents of children with a disability or a chronic medical condition will have extra local support for their intensive caring role as 73 new MyTime groups launch in partnership with family and parenting services around Australia. Read more about this article 16-07-2007 - ABCD Online study A new study by RMIT University and the Parenting Research Centre will examine the internet’s potential in helping parents cope with adolescent risk-taking behaviours. Researchers will investigate the potential of delivering the ABCD Parenting Young Adolescents program online, strengthening family connections for parents across Australia. Read more about this article 27-09-2007 - MyTime for parents of children with a disability in the Northern Territory The first MyTime group in the Northern Territory was launched today for parents and carers of children with a disability or chronic medical condition by Minister for Community Services, Senator the Hon. Nigel Scullion. Read more about this article 20-07-2007 - First Australian baby care DVD for parents with a learning difficulty A new parenting DVD <EM>Step by Step Baby Care</EM> launched today is the first interactive resource designed specifically to demonstrate basic baby care tasks for parents with a learning difficulty. Read more about this article 10-08-2007 - MyTime brings extra local support to Queensland parents Twelve new MyTime groups have been launched by the Hon. Mal Brough in Caboolture to give Queensland parents and carers of children with a disability or a chronic medical condition extra local support. Read more about this article 06-12-2007 - Raising Children website launches new movie reviews for the holidays Child-friendly movie reviews are now available on the Raising Children website to help parents make informed choices about children's holiday entertainment. Read more about this article 28-09-2007 - New content on Raising Children website for parents of children with disability The Raising Children Network has launched new content to support to parents of children with disabilities. Launched by Minister for Disability Services, the Hon. Kristina Keneally, and funded by the New South Wales Government Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC), the new disability section addresses common issues and concerns such as: parent reactions to a disability diagnosis, helping siblings of a child with a disability, disability rights and the law, working with professionals and accessing services and supports and a useful dictionary on disability terms. Read more about this article 19-02-2008 - 100th MyTime group launched in ACT The 100th MyTime group in Australia, launched in Canberra today, is a life-saver for families who have a child with a disability. Read more about this article 25-03-2008 - New research into parent fatigue New Australia-wide research with parents of young children will investigate the impact of fatigue on family life and wellbeing, as well as exploring links between fatigue and depression. Read more about this article 08-09-2008 - Research shows tiredness gets in the way of fathering More than half of fathers of young children (51%) report that tiredness gets in the way of them being the parent they would like to be, according to a national survey of parents by the Parenting Research Centre. Read more about this article
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