2-Hour Course for Families: Supporting Your Child with Guidance, Routine, and Structure
Sunday 18th May 2025
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM AEST
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ACST
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM AWST
Sunday 18th May 2025
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM AEST
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ACST
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM AWST
Course Overview:
This session will provide families with practical tools to support their children in a positive and structured way, including offering guidance, setting routines, using strategies like 5-minute warnings, learning how to set healthy boundaries, and supporting emotional development to build resilience.
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Topic Details:
1. Introduction & Importance of Routine and Structure
- Why routines help children feel safe and secure
- The role of consistency in guiding behaviour
- Understanding the benefits of structure in daily life
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2. Providing Clear Guidance and Setting Boundaries
- How to communicate effectively with your child
- The importance of clear expectations and limits
- Practical strategies for giving guidance in everyday situations
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3. The Power of the 5-Minute Warning
- What is a 5-minute warning and why it works
- How to use this strategy to help children transition smoothly
- Examples of effective 5-minute warning phrases
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4. Managing Change in Routine
- Helping children adjust to changes in their routine
- The importance of preparation and consistency
- Practical tips for managing unexpected changes calmly
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5. Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development to Build Resilience
- Understanding the importance of social and emotional skills in early childhood
- How to encourage emotional expression and empathy in children
- Building resilience by helping children cope with challenges and setbacks
- Practical activities to support social and emotional development (e.g., role-playing, recognising feelings)
- Teaching problem-solving and decision-making skills
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6. Redirecting Behaviour Effectively
- Why redirection is a helpful tool for guiding children
- How to redirect attention or behaviour in a positive way
- Role-playing scenarios to practice redirection
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7. It's Okay to Say No
- Understanding the importance of saying "no" in a respectful way
- Why setting limits is essential for children’s emotional growth
- How to say "no" calmly and without guilt
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8. Q&A and Wrap-Up
- Open floor for questions and sharing experiences
- Recap of key strategies
- Encouragement and resources for ongoing support
This session will provide families with practical tools to support their children in a positive and structured way, including offering guidance, setting routines, using strategies like 5-minute warnings, learning how to set healthy boundaries, and supporting emotional development to build resilience.
---
Topic Details:
1. Introduction & Importance of Routine and Structure
- Why routines help children feel safe and secure
- The role of consistency in guiding behaviour
- Understanding the benefits of structure in daily life
---
2. Providing Clear Guidance and Setting Boundaries
- How to communicate effectively with your child
- The importance of clear expectations and limits
- Practical strategies for giving guidance in everyday situations
---
3. The Power of the 5-Minute Warning
- What is a 5-minute warning and why it works
- How to use this strategy to help children transition smoothly
- Examples of effective 5-minute warning phrases
---
4. Managing Change in Routine
- Helping children adjust to changes in their routine
- The importance of preparation and consistency
- Practical tips for managing unexpected changes calmly
---
5. Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development to Build Resilience
- Understanding the importance of social and emotional skills in early childhood
- How to encourage emotional expression and empathy in children
- Building resilience by helping children cope with challenges and setbacks
- Practical activities to support social and emotional development (e.g., role-playing, recognising feelings)
- Teaching problem-solving and decision-making skills
---
6. Redirecting Behaviour Effectively
- Why redirection is a helpful tool for guiding children
- How to redirect attention or behaviour in a positive way
- Role-playing scenarios to practice redirection
---
7. It's Okay to Say No
- Understanding the importance of saying "no" in a respectful way
- Why setting limits is essential for children’s emotional growth
- How to say "no" calmly and without guilt
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8. Q&A and Wrap-Up
- Open floor for questions and sharing experiences
- Recap of key strategies
- Encouragement and resources for ongoing support
Sunday 18th May 2025
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM AEST
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ACST
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM AWST
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM AEST
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ACST
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM AWST
About Kelly Hallas - your facilitator.
Kelly Hallas has worked in Early Childhood Education for 26 years. She has supported 1000s of families and their children across Australia, the United Kingdom, and New York City, and Denver, Colorado, United States of America.
Kelly has her Masters in Counselling; Masters of Early Childhood Candidate; Masters in Play Therapy Candidate; Graduate Diploma in Psychology Candidate; Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Candidate; Graduate Certificate in Trauma Aware Education Candidate; Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology; Masters in Autism Candidate.
Kelly Hallas has worked in Early Childhood Education for 26 years. She has supported 1000s of families and their children across Australia, the United Kingdom, and New York City, and Denver, Colorado, United States of America.
Kelly has her Masters in Counselling; Masters of Early Childhood Candidate; Masters in Play Therapy Candidate; Graduate Diploma in Psychology Candidate; Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Candidate; Graduate Certificate in Trauma Aware Education Candidate; Graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology; Masters in Autism Candidate.