Family Life Archives - Page 4 of 29

Dr Weston Talks with Caoimhe Dempsey: How Parents Feel when Kids Start School

In this interview, Dr Weston talks with PhD student, Caoimhe Dempsey about her research into how parents feel when their children first start school. We know a lot about how to make children ‘school-ready’ in terms of their learning, but what about how parental attitudes and emotions impact their transition? Do parents tend to feel positively about school starting? How does it impact on their life? Tune in to find out!

October 22, 2022

A Parent’s Experience of School Avoidance: In Conversation with Emma Dalrymple

Parent Emma Dalrymple joins Tooled Up’s Rhonda Ziman to talk about school avoidance. Emma’s daughter has been out of full time education for 10 years. Here, Emma and Rhonda share their personal experiences of this hugely challenging issue and offer some tips to other parents going through the same.

October 19, 2022

Making a Confident Comeback to Work After Maternity and Other Work Breaks

How do I do a good job and progress my career and still have time for family life? How do I show I’m still committed? How do I raise my visibility? These are three of the challenges that Jessica Chivers (CEO of Talent Keepers) regularly hears from coachees coming back from maternity and other types of extended leave. In this webinar, Jessica shares practical tips and brings the stories of real returners to help you make a confident comeback.

October 12, 2022

Family Domestic Planner (from “Mothers Work!” by Jessica Chivers)

Jessica Chivers, author of Mothers Work! and CEO of Talent Keepers, has provided us with this simple family planner, which parents can use to divide up domestic responsibilities during the working week.

October 12, 2022

Someone I Love is Poorly: Activity for Primary-Age Children with a Sick Relative

This resource is designed to help adults engage younger children in supportive conversations about a loved one’s illness. We invite children to gently open up about worries they may have, give them confidence to ask questions and demonstrate that there are people in their lives who are prepared to help them find out the answers.

October 6, 2022

Coping with a Parent’s Alcoholism: Worksheet for Primary-Age Children

This resource is designed to help adults engage younger children in supportive conversations about a parent’s alcoholism. We invite children to gently open up about worries they may have, give them confidence to ask questions and demonstrate that there are people in their lives who are prepared to help answer those questions. This resources also features a question and answer section written for adults to use, with guideline responses suggested by NACOA (National Association for the Children of Alcoholics).

October 5, 2022

Reflections on Marriage – A Video for Students (Yrs 7-11)

In this short video, Dr Weston delves into the concept of marriage, sharing research and facts, and dispelling some prevalent myths. With suggestions for classroom exercises and things to consider, Dr Weston looks at various aspects of committed and healthy relationships, the legalities surrounding marriage and she also addresses the issue of forced marriage.

September 15, 2022

15 Characteristics of Effective Parenting – A Presentation for Students

What makes a successful and effective parent? In this presentation for students, Dr Weston outlines some evidence-based approaches.

September 14, 2022

Books About Autism for Parents, School Staff, Children and Young People

This list consists predominantly of books that are written for parents, carers and school staff by leading experts in the field of autism. The first section is followed by some books that are directed at young people with autism which can be either read by themselves or together with a parent, carer, or at school.

September 13, 2022

Professor Tamsin Ford Answers All of Your Questions

Leading psychiatrist, Professor Tamsin Ford, joins us to answer your top questions about anything and everything related to raising children. This open and honest interview draws on both Professor Ford’s expertise and her personal experiences and covers topics as diverse as aspiration, the school assessment system, adoption and gender. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

September 12, 2022