‘Time out’ and other punishments to be banned in childcare

Posted on October 3, 2011 by robin

In new legislation in Victoria (Australia), soon to be replicated in other Australian states and territories, childcare operators will risk hefty fines (up to $50,000) for placing children in ‘time-out’, using corporal punishment or any other forms of ‘inappropriate discipline’.

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Parenting seminars back to Baulkham Hills!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by robin

Robin Grille will again present: ‘Rock-a-Bye Baby: from Blues to Bliss’ on Friday 14th October, 10:30am to 12:30pm, at the Pregnancy & Parenting Wellbeing Centre, Baulkham Hills – then: ‘Connecting with your Toddler and Child’ at 7pm to 9:30pm on Friday 28th October 2011 (same venue, Baulkham Hills). For enquiries and bookings contact Louise Andrew:

landrew7@optusnet.com.au      0434 616 020

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Seminar about Babies in Chatswood again

Posted on September 12, 2011 by robin

Robin Grille will present: ‘Rock-a-Bye Baby: from Blues to Bliss’ . How can you have the most pleasurable and joyous time possible with your new baby? What helps babies to sleep most blissfully?  When: 10am to 12pm Saturday 15th October.  Where: Dougherty Centre, 7 Victor St, Chatswood. Bookings and Enquiries: Louise Andrew:   0434 616 020

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Heart to Heart returns to Chatswood, September 2011

Posted on September 5, 2011 by robin

Still a popular seminar for parents, carers, grandparents and teachers: ‘Connecting with your Toddler and Child’ is on again on the evening of 22nd September, in Chatswood. For bookings and enquiries contact Louise Andrew 

0434 616 020

landrew7@optusnet.com.au

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Heart to Heart Parenting course in Victoria!

Posted on September 5, 2011 by robin

The Heart to Heart Parenting Course has found an incredibly beautiful new environment in Victoria, with two very special facilitators: “Join us for an inspiring and heart warming workshop on magical Mt Toolebewong, at Moora Moora cooperative community. As a small group of parents, we will deepen the connection we have with our children, through exploring our own childhood and connecting to the well of our own inner parenting wisdom. Contact josette on 0439 793 283 or josettemaree@hotmail to be a part of this adventure!”

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Africa leaps forward in child protection

Posted on August 29, 2011 by robin

Incredible! On top of being the world’s newest nation, South Sudan became in July 2011 the 30th nation to prohibit corporal punishment of children, even by parents. They are the third African nation to do so after Kenya and Tunisia. No such legislation on the horizon in Australia yet – we are well behind South Sudan and other developing nations in this regard.

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What is happening to British children?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by robin

Why the recent riots all over UK? Why has UK been the Euro capital of knife crime and soccer hooliganism? In 2007, a UNICEF Report on Child Wellbeing in Rich Countries placed UK at the very bottom of the ladder. Think of countries at the top of the list, like Sweden and Denmark, where it is illegal to smack a child, where the social safety net is strong, where parents receive generous paid parental leave for up to 3 years – for years they have enjoyed the lowest crime rates in the world. What does it save a country to be stingy and punitive with its social policy?

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August 2011 Seminar: Connecting with your Toddler and Child

Posted on July 28, 2011 by robin

This popular seminar for parents and teachers is on again – this time at the Narrabeen Tramshed, on Sydney’s northern beaches. Friday, 26th August, 2011, from 7pm till 9:30pm. For bookings and all enquiries contact: Louise Andrew 043-461-6020  landrew7@optusnet.com.au

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HUGE wins for people-power!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by robin

I love news like these. In your index finger lies more power than you could imagine. Click to sign an online petition for world democracy, justice and sustainability, and you discover you are part of a huge wave of human voices shouting for change. Avaaz.org now has over 8 million members, and our petitions are blowing away corruption and power-abuse all over the world, from India to Italy, from Libya to Brazil, from Canada to UK. Look at how much we have achieved so far!

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3rd June ’11 seminar: ‘Rock-a-bye Baby – from Blues to Bliss’

Posted on May 26, 2011 by robin

A seminar with Robin Grille about you and your baby; healthy sleep, emotional wellness and more joyful and easy parenting.                                                Where? Dougherty Centre, Chatswood When? Friday 3rd June at 10AM                   Details and bookings: Louise Andrew

0434 616 020 landrew7@optusnet.com.au

 

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