9: Children's social responses to parents working away (work rosters)
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Supporting Families when their Parent Works Away
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Teaching activities in Children's Resources
To accompany this module, please use the following resources from Children's Resources:
1. Mary's Alphabet Slippery Dip eBook and accompanying resources, including a downloadable, printable eBook, audio and video read-along versions, a personalised activity book, an interactive eBook, extension teaching activities, Keyword Sign video lessons and printable teaching materials
2. My Colourful Kite: Nick's Story eBook and accompanying resources, including a downloadable, printable eBook, audio read-along versions, extension teaching activities, and printable teaching materials.
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Resources for parents and educators
There is some good research-based information in these online articles, as well as some resources which you may wish to share with parents. There will also be many tips that are relevant for educators.
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Is my child being too clingy, and how can I help?
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All parents need support. Often, the first steps in getting support are asking for it, and accepting it when it’s offered.
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A babysitter is a good occasional child care option. The right babysitter will get along well with your child, be available when you need care, and charge affordable fees.
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Friends understand and encourage you. They can help you maintain balance in your life.
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Practical strategies for practitioners and parents.
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DCO has a range of programs to support the availability of childcare services to Defence families, who might face difficulties in sourcing childcare.