Prosody Blog
Prosody is the pitch and tone of the human voice. It is the very essence of connection. Our blog hosts articles and stories dedicated to innovation, research and practice with children and young people.
Ending child exploitation – how businesses can lead the change
At On Us: Australian Business Coalition for Safeguarding Children, we firmly believe that when businesses come together, they have the power to create environments where children and young people are safe and protected. That’s why we hosted an exclusive On Us Masterclass with human rights specialist Julie McBride from Tony’s Chocolonely, a global authority on …
Read MoreThe art of presence: the moment-by-moment journey into mindfulness
‘The art of presence: the moment-by-moment journey into mindfulness’ blog article was written by Jo Newbold, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. With the ever-increasing demands of life, we are constantly being pushed and pulled in many directions. A full life, enriched with multiple experiences, can be a blessing. In …
Read MoreFamily soup
‘Family soup’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. In a Bringing Up Great Kids parent group, one father shared his idea that being in a family is like being part of a family soup, where each will have its own ingredients that make …
Read MoreLiving is learning and children learn through living
‘Living is learning and children learn through living’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. The first years of life are the foundation for all later growth, development and learning. The most important early learning happens through day-to-day life experiences. Every experience counts! Babies …
Read MoreA Fresh Start: reflecting on our first year as a foster care provider
‘A Fresh Start: reflecting on our first year as a foster care provider’ blog article was written by Shaun Chandran, General Manager, Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. As we approach our first anniversary as a foster care provider, we find ourselves reflecting on an incredible year marked by growth, learning and new beginnings. …
Read MoreEvery act of love counts: a crucial message for families affected by trauma
‘Every act of love counts: a crucial message for families affected by trauma’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour, Senior Advisor, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. It is scientifically proven that young brains are highly sensitive to experience. But how can we communicate the wisdom behind this fact to …
Read MoreThe value of lived experience in the support of those recovering from trauma
‘The value of lived experience in the support of those recovering from trauma’ blog article was written by Chris Cussen, Lead of Product Development, Content Creation, and Projects for Therapeutic Services at Australian Childhood Foundation. Pictured below are pages from my grandfather’s 1941 military service booklet that I found when cleaning up at Mum’s. Isn’t it …
Read MoreFinding what works for children and young people in care with Kim Golding
‘Finding what works for children and young people in care with Kim Golding’ blog article was written by Lauren Thomas, Director of International Childhood Trauma Conference and Youth Participation and Engagement Senior Project Lead at Australian Childhood Foundation. Kim Golding is a familiar face to those who have attended our International Childhood Trauma Conferences in …
Read MoreExploring embodied integration of arousal states with Arielle Schwartz
‘Exploring embodied integration of arousal states with Arielle Schwartz’ blog article was written by Lauren Thomas, Director of International Childhood Trauma Conference and Youth Participation and Engagement Senior Project Lead at Australian Childhood Foundation. Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapy Consultant and Yoga Therapist, Arielle Schwartz offers a somatic psychology and therapeutic yoga approach for clients who have …
Read MoreAll grief does not have trauma, but all trauma does have grief with David Kessler
‘All grief does not have trauma, but all trauma does have grief with David Kessler’ blog article was written by Lauren Thomas, Director of International Childhood Trauma Conference and Youth Participation and Engagement Senior Project Lead at Australian Childhood Foundation. For all of us who work with, care for and support people who have experienced …
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