Having information that helps parents to help their children is not limited to "time out". What works for one child may not work for another. Gone are the days of being chased around the clothesline with a belt or hairbrush! Parenting has come a long way since then, unfortunately some parents still believe that this is the only way to discipline their kids & they need resources and kindly teachers to point them in the right direction ....... ever-so-gently so as not to offend the parent!

If you have an ADHD child, or one with a learning disability,  the old methods rarely work other than to influence the child who is being punished, to be that same kind of parent when they get older. I'm not saying to let the child get away with wrongdoing, not by a long shot, rather I am saying to try different methods that empower the child. These kids need a different method of communication to get the point across.

Parents and teachers are human too, and lets' face it, these kids can be exasperating! So in is understandable if you lose your cool every now and then. But like the children, YOU have to re-frame the way you think too, and this takes time. (See our strategies page!)

It is also very important to note that discipline continuity is essential between home and school. Having the same set of disciplinary measures set up in both environments  is needed to help the child and parents ..... and of course the teacher!

On the support groups page you will find some links to e-mail support groups that may help with problems you may experience as a teacher or a parent. If you are a teacher you may join our Ed-u-cate E-mail Teachers' Support Group.

Below are some links to websites that may come up with solutions to parenting issues.

Links

How Smart Do You Want Your Child To Be? 
FREE! 8-Lesson Course for Children, 2.5 to 7 yrs. Joan Bramsch, an ADHD coach of many years experience, has kindly given this course to any parent that accesses this site! This course will give you what you need to help your  child - Gifted, Average or Special -  learn the skills for success in school and in Life.  Let her help you; you can only gain form the experience!

Misunderstood Minds     
Possibly one of the BEST websites today ... It actually puts the viewer in the position of being learning disabled and with attention problems! A MUST EXPERIENCE! It helps a parent to truly understand what their child is feeling if they have these differences. Now click the link,  feel what the child is going through & have a big wake=up call!
Warning: If you have half a heart, you will need a box of Kleenex beside you.

Parents Victoria  
Remember the Mother's Clubs of old? Well, this is the modern day version ready to kick some government butt when the need arises!  Gone are the days of only being involved in lamington drives and cakes stalls, these parents get actively involved in the education & rights of our children. Here they have all that you need to start a proper association and it is run by a very dedicated team!

Raising Resilient Kids 
This is a joint effort website by Dr. Robert Brooks and also Dr. Sam Goldstein, both experts in the area.

DE&T Victoria     
Website for teachers, parents and students

Sofweb Parents Club resource page  Government run website

The Education Times. Online magazine to the education Department.

Parent Link      Parent link for the DE & T

National PTA of America   A veritable one stop shop about education and parenting!

Positive Parenting    
I think the name says it all here! Maintaining a positive outlook is not easy to maintain at the best of times, let alone if you have challenging kids (just ask mine!)

The ADD Help Guide 
Understanding how an ADD child thinks is no easy feat. This website is owned by Ben Polis, a 20 year old from Melbourne & I am proud to say a young friend of mine. Ben has overcome some huge obstacles...... the biggest one was himself. I urge you to link to this site, buy the book and read it. It will help you understand aggressive  ADHD kids and the workings of their mind..... by a kid who knows it so well & who has totally turned his life around. Have faith that if you are going through some hard moments with your child..... this is evidence of hope!

ABC Parenting  
Oh, if it were only it were as simple as ABC! You need a sense of humour to be a good parent! Good website though....

A Call to Commitment: Fathers’ Involvement in Children’s Learning.
Let's not forget the Dads! This publication describes research on the benefits of fathers’ involvement in children’s education, strategies for increasing fathers’ participation, and examples of programs that involve fathers in children’s learning. Sometimes people forget that Dad's have a huge role to play in a child's upbringing as they are often thought of as the "provider" and not the "nurturer", which could not be further form the truth especially in this day of Double Incomes & career mothers.

The Father's Network  
This site celebrates and supports fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.

Discovery School
For Parents. This site provides articles, activities and homework help resources for parents.

Family Education: Learning Network Parent Channel   
The Learning Network Parent Channel offers practical guidance, grade-specific information, and family activities to help parents positively influence their children’s education and overall development.
 

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