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.
Intuitive 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 MoreLearning through play
‘Learning through play’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. We know that play is one of the most beneficial ways children can spend their time. Play is fun, flexible, voluntary, and intrinsically motivated; it involves active engagement and often incorporates make-believe. “Play is …
Read MoreThe first 1,000 days matter – for parents and children
‘The first 1,000 days matter – for parents and children’ blog article was written by Nina Moffat, Parenting and Early Years Consultant and Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. A parent is born from the time a baby is conceived, as a relationship begins to form between parents and child as they start to wonder …
Read MoreEvaluating the BUGK parenting program: second time around
‘Evaluating the BUGK program: second time around’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour, Acting Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. In 2005, Australian Childhood Foundation developed an evaluated group work program with a focus on the parent-child relationship called Great Kids. In 2010, this work evolved into what …
Read MoreBringing Up Great Kids – a reflective parenting program for both parents and facilitators
‘Bringing Up Great Kids – a reflective parenting program for both parents and facilitators’ blog article was written by Nina Moffat, Parenting and Early Years Consultant and Therapeutic Specialist at Australian Childhood Foundation. Throughout all variations of our Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) Parenting Program, there is a strong focus on personal reflection for parents. …
Read MoreThe “beneath” provides us with the whole picture
‘The “beneath” provides us with the whole picture’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. There is a lovely picture book called ‘Beneath’ by Cori Doerrfeld. It tells the story of a young child who is having a bad day and hides from the …
Read MoreEmpowering diversity: Adapting the BUGK Parenting Program for multicultural parenting
‘Empowering diversity: Adapting the BUGK Parenting Program for multicultural parenting’ blog article was written by Jo Newbold, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation, who interviewed Esther Mwathi, Bringing up Great Kids (BUGK) Facilitator. Embracing and fostering inclusivity and understanding are key to the success of our Bringing up Great Kids (BUGK) Parenting …
Read MoreNational Sorry Day 2023
Today we mark National Sorry Day. In recognising this day of reflection, mourning, and healing, we share the voices of several Aboriginal Staff from Australian Childhood Foundation. This blog acknowledges their perspectives on the structural violence and intergenerational harms that continue to impact upon child and families across this land. Today, as an organisation we …
Read MoreBringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) in kinship and foster care: a deep listening journey
‘Bringing Up Great Kids (BUGK) in kinship and foster care: a deep listening journey’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour from the Parenting and Early Years team at Australian Childhood Foundation. Deep listening is one of the most impactful things we can do to foster meaningful connections and support the individuals in our midst. One …
Read MoreFathers and fathering
‘Fathers and fathering’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson from the Parenting and Early Years Team at Australian Childhood Foundation. Did you know that young children’s brains produce more than a million neural connections each second? For parents and carers, this offers a wonderful opportunity to offer children ways to see and experience relationships and …
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