Check it out yourself!I found great treasures from websites which I think are very helpful for parents like me! :-)
These websites are actually Australian-based, but I think, any parent on any part of the world, can still use the resources and apply them in their own homes. I am so happy that here, the government is really funding family support projects like these. I believe that at present, we have a parenting revolution happening, which is a very good thing. Moms and Dads, like me and hubby, are going the extra mile, working together, changing old parenting styles and practices, and becoming more involved and informed, so we can raise our kids well! Kids nowadays are very lucky! :-)
Website 1: www.early words.info
I started using this website as soon as I saw it on the GP's clinic when we got here for Liam's first check up. I found the website simple but very helpful as it gives you tips on what you can do with your children from birth to early childhood to assisst them in their language development and later on their reading and speaking skills. They also give books whichwe can read to our kids, on specific ages, the books being age-appropriate for our kids, from birth onwards. Now that I have my Sam, I'm using it again :-)
Website 3: www.raising children.net.au
Before I was discharged from the hospital after giving birth with Sam, they gave me a copy of the info-DVD from this website. It was an interactive DVD, and true enough, it was very comprehensive. I still haven't finished watching the DVD as my kids are still young. Maybe when they grow older, I'll watch it again, so me and hubby will be informed. Now, back to the website. I saw it on the DVD that they gave me and I checked it out. It was one treasure chest! There are so much tools parents can use here, one link leading you to another, about raising kids from birth until teens! The website is not about the developmental milestones of each stage, but more. Right now, I'm a frequent visitor of the Babies and Toddlers tab :-) But just a litlle warning, you might get overwhelmed with what you'll find and what you'll get! Check it out yourself! :-)
Website 4: www.families.nsw.gov.au
This is my newest discovery! I just saw a flyer yesterday when Liam and I had our shots for our travel vaccinations, again at the GP's office. And what another great find! I checked the website early this morning, while the kids were still asleep and taraaan....another treasure chest! I am still overwhelmed with the things they have to offer. I am actually interested to check out the Triple P seminars, which I am sure hubby will agree to attend to, if our schedules allows us to. I am thinking of checking out the groups, but at present, with all the things I have in my hands (holidays, etc), it is still a remote possibility. Maybe when we get back from the holidays. The good thing about these groups and seminars, they are free! You just have to make an effort to go :-) The benefits you'll get I'm sure will be more than enough :-) Try clicking the Parents' Resources and you'll find A LOT :D
There is actually another website that I checked, this time about early childhood education. But the webiste does not contain the resources. What I did was to e-mail them and asked if they can mail the resources to me so I can use it with my son. After two days, I got a response from them informing me that the package has been sent already. They gave it to me all for free! I will be writing anothr blog entry of the tips I got from the materials next time :D It was useful, I think I can see some of the effects with Liam ;)
So there you go, my treasure chests. As I have said, parenting is one very challenging task, so if these can lighten up our "work" with raising our children, then I'd be glad to check them out :D Happy reading!
