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The Raising Children DVD was designed
to improve parents’ skill and confidence using
a private, audiovisual medium, recognising that a
television monitor is the means through which most
of us now receive information. By informing families
of key child development information and a range of
child-raising strategies, the program can make a
major contribution toward the prevention of
child abuse, neglect and the improvement of long-term
outcomes for Australian children.
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We all recognise how important it is for parents to be educated
about the basic essentials for a child's healthy development. However
we also know that not everyone learns the same way:
- some parents learn by word of mouth - talking
with their parents or others over the phone or in person;
- some parents learn by reading books and magazines
and
- some people learn best by visualising.
We
all learn by trial and error and nothing can compare with hands-on
experience, but when a life is at stake, preparation
can prevent permanent problems.
Many
parents will avoid human contact on the subject matter because they
are embarrassed, insecure or have had bad experiences with authority
figures in the past. Many parents struggle in secret wishing
they had access to reliable private, non-judgemental guidance.
There is nothing worse than parenting paralysis - sometimes an introduction
of the key essentials is all a parent needs to respond to their
child with confidence.
Raising
Children Network Companion DVD
The
program can be translated (dubbed) into the top alternative languages
in Australia. By including some modelled behaviour, the program
can also convey more information than the printed word. Our communication
style is inclusive, practical and non-judgemental.
While
the program will be based on the
latest research and harm-prevention strategies,
it ’ll be presented in a down-to-earth, entertaining way with
a focus on practical and intriguing information. The “approachability”
of the content can help parents recognise that there are
strategies that can genuinely improve family life. Better still,
they may be inspired to seek out more information and experiment
with other tools that make raising children even easier and more
rewarding.
 The
program gives the audience a glimpse into some of the marvels
of child development, employing powerful, fast-paced production
elements.
DISTRIBUTION.
The Raising Children DVD is being distributed by the Australian Government in a new Parent Pack via hospitals and midwives (reaching all
new parents in the country). We are also exploring other avenues including Australia Post, GPs, child and family health nurses,
ante-natal classes, home visiting programs and parenting and youth
centres. It can also be ordered online at www.raisingchildren.tv
CONTENT.
Content for the inaugural DVD was developed in consultation with some of the Advisory
Panel and the Raising Children Network as a companion to the
National Parenting Website for the Australian Government.
The interactive Raising Children DVD includes five hours of content divided into 4 sections:
Newborn
A
visual and simplified instruction manual that new parents can digest
in their own time, in the privacy of their own home. This
chapter will include basic safety, attachment and nurturing information
for parents covering babies aged
0 to 3 months, for example:
- bonding & attachment
- feeding
- sleep
- safety
- emotional warmth & communication
- stress-reduction & family dynamics
Baby
Content includes:
- developmental milestones
- nutrition
- safety
- sleep
- curiosity & safe exploration
- communication
Child
Content includes:
- nutrition
- health & safety
- sleep
- socialisation
- behaviour management
- communication
- early learning
Focussing on 1 - 5 years, but applicable
to older children as well.
What about Me?
Covering relationships, financial management, emotional health and issues for single parents and others circumstances.
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