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.
Musical Opportunities: Supporting Children with Trauma
‘Musical Opportunities: Supporting Children with Trauma’ blog article was written by Nina Moffatt, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. Music has long been a part of human history, and similarly to genetics, language and culture, music and songs are often passed down from one generation to the next. Our parents …
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 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 MoreWe are not stuck if we move
‘We are not stuck if we move’ blog article was written by Sarah Carr, Therapeutic Specialist and Assessor at Australian Childhood Foundation. Throughout our lives, the body is our intermediary for the world; it is how we connect to our environment and others. It keeps us alive through relationships and attachment, but it also holds our …
Read MoreFawning – is it a personality quirk, culture, or an expression of trauma?
‘Fawning – is it a personality quirk, culture, or an expression of trauma?’ blog article was written by Dios Ininahazwe, a Psychologist, Therapeutic Specialist and Burundian man in the NSW OurSPACE program at Australian Childhood Foundation. Every clinician’s heart has the desire to connect with their clients, to deeply understand their experiences, and genuinely appreciate …
Read MoreThe little details
‘The little details’ blog article was written by Matthew Harvey, Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. Oftentimes, when we are in need of help to make a difficult relationship easier, we turn to professionals, pick up a book or resource, or read a research article. While these all have their place, it is also important …
Read MoreIntuitive parenting
‘Intuitive parenting’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. For generations, parents have used intuition in parenting their children. Parents have described intuition as trusting their “gut feeling” and “unconscious/instinctive beliefs”. Parents acknowledge that intuition can guide good decisions and support decisions made in …
Read MoreWhat really is therapy?
‘What really is therapy?’ blog article was written by Denika French, former Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. As a former Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation and now a children’s counsellor, I am commonly asked, “What really is therapy?”. Truthfully, after six games of UNO and two rounds of around the world on the basketball court, I can begin to …
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