Parenting in today’s complex and rapidly changing world can be incredibly challenging. Many of the issues we face and questions we struggle with are different to those that arose for parents in previous generations.

Taking opportunities to gather, connect and speak with other parents can be an invaluable support as we navigate the ups and downs of our lives as parents. Our own Parents & Friends Association provides a wonderful avenue for this to occur in our own community, and new members are always warmly and enthusiastically welcomed.

As another avenue of support, you are invited to attend a conference for parents and carers of children in Catholic schools in the Jubilee Year of Hope.

At this one day conference, you will have the opportunity to listen to expert parenting presenters talk about consent and respectful relationships, cybersafety, building your child’s resilience, sleep, managing anxiety, screens and brain development, and supporting your child’s learning at home and at school. This conference will provide you with the information you need to parent in this increasingly complex age of technology.

I urge you to take a look at the information provided below and consider registering yourself and perhaps getting a group of parents together for what will no doubt be a very engaging day.

Supporting Families: Working Together In a Modern World

The Council of Catholic School Parents have begun to receive registrations and are confident parents and carers will find the speakers informing and enlightening. Included below is a link to the website conference page to provide further information. Additional information will be added in the coming weeks as planning develops further. If you require any additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact CCSP.

And here is yet another learning opportunity to support us as parents…

Sleep Health for Students - What Parents Need to Know

Do you know how vital sleep is to your children's health, learning and emotional wellbeing? Do you know what effects screens are having on the quantity and quality of our sleep? Don't miss this opportunity to find out strategies you can use to help your children develop healthy sleeping habits for optimal function!

Join Sleep Educator Lisa Maltman from The Sleep Connection for an insight into how important sleep is for your children - and you - and tips for making sure the whole family gets enough zzzzzzzz.

You are invited to join CCSP’S Sleep Webinar

Wednesday 13 August form 7pm - 8pm

Presented by the Sleep Connection and suitable for parents of students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Register using the link

God bless

Angela Myles