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.
‘Dear Dad’… A child’s message
This ‘Dear Dad…a child’s message’ blog article was written by Monica Robertson, Program Manager in the Therapeutic Services Victoria Team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Children seek love, acceptance and belonging and safety with their mothers, fathers, families and people in their community. When their fathers choose to use violence they are left feeling unsafe and with feelings of confusion and uncertainty. …
Read MoreWhat is Relationship Based Practice and Why is it Trauma Responsive?
This ‘What is Relationship Based Practice and Why is it Trauma Responsive?’ blog article was written by Marina Dickson, Executive Manager in the Professional Education Services Team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Many people have spoken to me lately about being inspired by a TED Talk from Rita Pierson called ‘Every kid needs a …
Read MoreMotivation Supports Mental Health and Wellbeing in Children
This ‘Motivation Supports Mental Health and Wellbeing in Children’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant in the Parenting and Early Years Team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Motivation is ‘our reason for doing’ Motivation is what drives us to act in order to achieve our goals. We can be self-motivated when we …
Read MoreHead Knowledge versus Heart Knowledge – Why we need both in parenting
This ‘Head Knowledge versus Heart Knowledge – Why we need both in parenting’ blog article was written by Emily Wong, Senior Child and Family Counsellor, Child Trauma Service Melbourne team at the Australian Childhood Foundation. “All the same,’ said the Scarecrow, ‘I shall ask for brains instead of a heart; for a fool would not …
Read MoreResponding to Crisis with Dignity and Respect
This ‘Responding to Crisis with Dignity and Respect ‘ blog article was written by Jaimee Stacey, Initial Response Practitioner, Child Trauma Service Victoria team at the Australian Childhood Foundation. Picking up the phone to ask for help is one of the most difficult things we can do as humans. To ask for help for your …
Read MoreThe Story Of Their Life: Supporting young people in care to make sense of their world
This ‘The story of their life: supporting young people in care to make sense of their world’ blog article was written by Jennifer Gay, Team leader, with contributions from the wider Victorian Therapeutic Services team at the Australian Childhood Foundation. For many of the young people in Out-of-home care their lives have been characterised …
Read MoreBringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) in the First 1000 Days Program
‘Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) in the First 1000 Days Program ‘ blog article was written by the Parenting and Early Years Team at Australian Childhood Foundation. The period from conception to the end of the child’s second year has become known as “the first 1000 days”. Around the world governments have seen the importance …
Read MoreBringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) and Capacity Building
This ‘Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) and Capacity Building’ blog article was written by the Parenting and Early Years Team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. In working with families, we have often observed that ruptures in relationships happen because of a paucity in the adult’s capacity to regulate. We believe “parents do the best …
Read MoreHow do we continue to do it all from home? Routines are your best friend
This ‘How do we continue to do it all from home? Routines are your best friend’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant in the Parenting and Early Years Team, at the Australian Childhood Foundation. We’ve been asked this question many times – how can we continue to manage everything at home; …
Read MoreDelivering the Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) Program Online During COVID
This ‘Delivering the Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) Program Online During COVID’ blog article was written by Stefanie Ronzoni, Senior Child Counsellor, at the Australian Childhood Foundation and Jan Dacosta, Specialist Family Violence Counsellor at EACH. The Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) Program was delivered online during COVID restrictions, to a group of Mothers who had …
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