<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Youth & Parenting - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Youth & Parenting news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[You’re invited: Connect with your community in Heidelberg West]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday 27 March, the Mall in Heidelberg West will be buzzing with stories and fun activities, as the community celebrates Neighbour Day in the Harmony Centre.<br />
Relationships Australia Victoria and Banyule City Council invite seniors, their families, friends and neighbours to enjoy a complimentary morning tea, a live music performance, and engage in activities where you can share stories and reminisce.<br />
If you know an older person who might enjoy the event, ask them to come along or help them at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/youre-invited-connect-with-your-community-in-heidelberg-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/youre-invited-connect-with-your-community-in-heidelberg-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbour Day is almost here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s annual celebration of community is coming to your neighbourhood on Sunday 26 March.<br />
Neighbour Day encourages you to connect with others who live in your neighbourhood. Whether it&rsquo;s a cuppa, a picnic in the park, a street party, or a simple message of support, Neighbour Day is the perfect opportunity for your community to come together.<br />
This year, the theme is The importance of social connection for the elderly. Social exclusion and loneliness are detrimental to mental and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/neighbour-day-is-almost-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/neighbour-day-is-almost-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn Collaborative Couple Therapy from its creator, Dan Wile]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re excited to welcome clinical psychologist Dan Wile to Australia.<br />
Hailed as a &ldquo;genius and the greatest living marital therapist&rdquo; by Dr John Gottman, Dan will be presenting a two-day workshop on Collaborative Couple Therapy &ndash; a unique model for therapists to move couples beyond a spiral of alienation and into a cycle of connection.<br />
Limited places available. Find out more and register your place here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/learn-collaborative-couple-therapy-from-its-creator-dan-wile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/learn-collaborative-couple-therapy-from-its-creator-dan-wile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support for women leaving a violent relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new edition of Safe from Violence is now available. Safe from violence is designed to help women to understand the nature of violence in relationships and to guide women who are separating or leaving a violent relationship.<br />
It includes new chapters on different kinds of family violence, safety and technology, and details of support available to those experiencing family violence.<br />
Read it by clicking here.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/support-for-women-leaving-a-violent-relationship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/support-for-women-leaving-a-violent-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beating the back to school blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;If you or your child is struggling with routine before school starts here are some practical ideas to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/beating-the-back-to-school-blues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 06:18:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/beating-the-back-to-school-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 ways to parent differently in 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;How will you parent differently in 2017? Will this year be more of the same?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/12-ways-to-parent-differently-in-2017/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 01:33:20 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/12-ways-to-parent-differently-in-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you singing from the same parenting song sheet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/are-you-singing-from-the-same-parenting-song-sheet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 06:26:52 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/are-you-singing-from-the-same-parenting-song-sheet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to turn requests into problems for kids to solve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solving children's problems for them only increases their dependence on parents. Here's how to teach children to solve their own problems and develop confidence and independence in the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-turn-requests-into-problems-for-kids-to-solve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 05:43:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/how-to-turn-requests-into-problems-for-kids-to-solve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It starts with respect]]></title><description><![CDATA[As parents we have an incredible power to shape positively children&rsquo;s attitudes and behaviours, including how they treat others. &nbsp;Here are three ideas and attitude of respect at home:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/it-starts-with-respect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:41:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/it-starts-with-respect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has your child gone Pokemon wild?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pokemon Go is designed for adults and adolescents, but it's becoming an obsession shared by all age groups including children. If you're currently scratching your head about the best approach to take as a parent then here are some ideas to get you started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/has-your-child-gone-pokemon-wild/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 06:51:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/has-your-child-gone-pokemon-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teach kids to think before they jump to conclusions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some kids act impulsively when things don't go their way. Others will escalate their emotional response to the point that this is 'the worst thing ever'. Parents can show kids that there is a better way to respond to negative situations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/teach-kids-to-think-before-they-jump-to-conclusions-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/teach-kids-to-think-before-they-jump-to-conclusions-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help kids tap into their capacity to be nice]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;One of the jobs of parents is to help kids tap into their capacity to be kind, to be helpful and to be generous to others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/help-kids-tap-into-their-capacity-to-be-nice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:21:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/help-kids-tap-into-their-capacity-to-be-nice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five ways to get teens to listen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting on the same page with young people is a challenge for many parents. Often they&rsquo;ll listen to their friends, and even their friends&rsquo; parents, before they listen to their own parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/five-ways-to-get-teens-to-listen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 03:40:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/five-ways-to-get-teens-to-listen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Talk to the chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[I heard a great story recently that reflected some very smart parenting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/talk-to-the-chair/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/talk-to-the-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s birthday parties – cause for celebration or alienation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping kids manage the disappointment of missing out on a friend's birthday party invitation can be a pressing concern for parents of primary-aged kids. However, it's a real teachable moment for helping kids deal with rejection and disappointment, and on the flipside, for parents to teach kids how to issue invitations with sensitivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/childrens-birthday-parties-cause-for-celebration-or-alienation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 03:42:38 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/childrens-birthday-parties-cause-for-celebration-or-alienation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's birthday parties &ndash; cause for celebration or alienation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping kids manage the disappointment of missing out on a friend's birthday party invitation can be a pressing concern for parents of primary-aged kids. However, it's a real teachable moment for helping kids deal with rejection and disappointment, and on the flipside, for parents to teach kids how to issue invitations with sensitivity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/childrens-birthday-parties-ndash-cause-for-celebration-or-alienation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/childrens-birthday-parties-ndash-cause-for-celebration-or-alienation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent-teacher meetings - 10 top tips for parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start of year parent-teacher meetings or interviews are a great opportunity not only to meet your child's teacher for the year, but to establish a positive parent-school partnership. Here's 10 tips for parents to maximise this valuable opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/parent-teacher-meetings-10-top-tips-for-parents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 03:11:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/parent-teacher-meetings-10-top-tips-for-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Daddy (or Mummy) of all parenting skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[So what is the one essential skill that is paramount for parent effectiveness but so often overlooked? The ability to manage yor reactivity. So how do you do this when your kids are pushing all your buttons?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/the-daddy-or-mummy-of-all-parenting-skills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/the-daddy-or-mummy-of-all-parenting-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five ways to know you are over-parenting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over-parenting, or helicopter parenting, is a hot topic right now. But how do you know if you are over-parenting? Here's a checklist of 5 ways parents can over-parent, and suggestions for how to step back and give kids the independence and opportunity to develop the life skills they need to be happy, resilient young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/five-ways-to-know-you-are-over-parenting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:30:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/five-ways-to-know-you-are-over-parenting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teach kids to think before they jump... to conclusions.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some kids act impulsively when things don't go their way. Others will escalate their emotional response to the point that this is 'the worst thing ever'. Parents can show kids that there is a better way to respond to negative situations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/teach-kids-to-think-before-they-jump-to-conclusions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2016 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/youth-and-parenting/teach-kids-to-think-before-they-jump-to-conclusions/</guid></item></channel></rss>