Understanding Self-Regulation: What It Is and Why It Matters

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Discover the profound impact of self-regulation on children's learning, social relationships, and long-term mental health. Our latest blog explores how fostering self-regulation in early childhood shapes positive learners and well-adjusted individuals. Learn about the vital role of caregivers and educators in supporting this critical skill, and understand how it influences academic success and overall wellbeing. Join us in uncovering strategies to help children manage their emotions and behaviours effectively, paving the way for their future success. Read more to empower your approach to child development.

12 traits of emotionally intelligent people

The concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) can be traced back to ancient philosophies, but it was Goleman’s bestseller ‘Emotional Intelligence’ that popularized the term in 1995. According to Goleman, while IQ and smarts can get you good grades and jumpstart your career, it's EQ (what the psychologist often refers to as EI) that sets apart the top performers and leaders in their careers.

Unlike IQ, which remains relatively static throughout life, emotional intelligence can be developed and refined at any age. Goleman emphasizes that enhancing our EQ can make our communities more compassionate, improve how we parent, and help us take better care of the environment.

This knowledge - especially the fact that EQ can be enhanced over time - gives us a powerful tool for personal growth. Understanding and improving our emotional intelligence can directly lead us to better relationships, and can shape our lives with more fulfillment and, eventually, success.

Blue Flower

Book Review: CBCA's Shortlist Children's Picture Book 2022 by Sonya Hartnett, Illustrated by Gabriel Evans

Sonya Hartnett's CBCA's Shortlist Children's Picture Book 2022, beautifully illustrated by Gabriel Evans, tenderly explores a child's journey to self-acceptance. Through the story of a young girl who feels shy and unsure at school, Hartnett highlights the power of embracing individuality. The girl's love of art, a conversation with her mother, and observations of nature help her realise that her differences make her special. Evans' delicate illustrations enhance this touching narrative, making it a valuable read for children and a perfect tool for parents and educators to encourage self-confidence and acceptance.

1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching

1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching is based on two underlying perspectives on parenting: first, that children can be taught to respond more flexibly when they are frustrated or upset and second, that parents and carers can be taught easy-to-use skills they can use at particular parenting moments. The professional training includes role-play, group discussion, worksheets and videos. 

Live webinar | August 22 | Full day training 

Register here - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/123-magic-for-professionals

Anxiety Coach™ for Child & Family Specialists

The course is based on three underlying perspectives: first, by having an understanding of how anxiety develops, community and family support workers can assist parents to counter its progress in children. Second, community and family support workers can assist parents to take a preventative role in the development of anxiety problems in 4 -12 year-olds. Third, there are practical steps parents can take to develop resilience thinking skills in 4 -12 year-olds. Previously called No Scaredy Cats. 

Live webinar | August 30 | Full day training 

Register here - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/anxiety-coach-family-specialists

Upcoming courses

Tough Conversations™ for Frontline Staff

Psychologist, Michael Hawton and his team, present Tough Conversations for Frontline Staff. A practical workshop for those at the frontline of a school, council or service organisation to manage difficult, emotional encounters with members of the public.

This workshop provides the practical elements and skills for effectively dealing with offensive behaviour as it arises and what to say to defuse strong emotions. 

Attendees will see video examples of both poorly conducted conversations and, by contrast, more effective conversations. 

Live webinar | September 4 | Full day training 

Register here - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/tough-conversations-for-frontline-staff

Tough Conversations™ in Child Protection

Tough Conversations in Child Protection is a one-day course for child protection professionals and family workers to help them to hold the often-challenging conversations with parents in child protection.

The origin of these child protection workshops arose from a similar series of workshops already being held nationally for school principals. The workshop helps busy professionals to quickly assess and prepare for tough conversations in situations where clarity of message can make all the difference for vulnerable families.

Live webinar | September 11 | Full day training 

Register here - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/tough-conversations-for-child-protection

Engaging Adolescents™ for Child and Family Specialists

Participants will walk away with a renewed sense of confidence about the role they can play in their teenagers’ lives and how they can assist parents to manage teenagers without conversations morphing into arguments.

The professional training includes role-play, group discussion, worksheets, and videos. This one-day course equips professionals with skills to use in their work with teenagers and their parents as well as the knowledge to teach parents the program over three sessions and/or how to teach the tenets of the program in a few one-to-one clinical sessions should you wish to certify to become an Engaging Adolescents™ parent educator.

Live webinar | September 25 | Full day training 

Register here - https://www.parentshop.com.au/professionals/engaging-adolescents-practitioner-training

Tough Conversations™ with Youth

Psychologist and former teacher, Michael Hawton and his team, present Tough Conversations with Youth. A practical workshop for youth workers in overcoming the challenges of engaging with adolescents to manage their challenging or uncooperative behaviour.

This workshop provides the practical elements and skills for having tricky-to-hold, but necessary, conversations with young people. Youth workers will walk away with a renewed sense of confidence about the role they can play in teenagers’ lives, without conversations becoming arguments.

Attendees will see video examples of both poorly conducted conversations and, by contrast, more effective conversations using a semi-rehearsed script. This course tackles the best strategies to make a positive difference in teenagers’ lives.

This course is run as an in-house training only. Please contact us to discuss training your team.