Grow With Us

More Than Childcare. Grow With Us. A parenting series to support YOU in the first 5 years of your child's learning & development.

Grow With Us Parenting Series

The Grow With Us parenting series is here to support families with complimentary webinars and resources to help your child thrive.

We know that the foundations for learning, health and behaviour are laid down in the first 5 years of a child’s life and we are delighted to partner with some of Australia’s leading early childhood experts to support your family.  Our incredible and insightful industry experts cover a range of topics from health and well-being to education and technology.

Register below for our upcoming Grow With Us webinars or catch up on the ones you missed with our recorded sessions!

School Readiness - What's It All About! Tues 22nd July, 8pm Join Assistant Principal Emily Channell for this helpful webinar to help prepare your family for the transition to school.

Missed some Grow With Us webinars? Catch up here!

Have a child in Preschool? Discover our Grow With Us - School Readiness Toolkit!

OAC Health Fact Sheets

From stuttering to self-regulation and saying goodbye to the dummy. Check out our Health fact sheets for strategies to help your child.

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Building Your Relationship With Your Child (And Why It Really Matters!)
Building Your Relationship With Your Child (And Why It Really Matters!) Building Your Relationship With Your Child (And Why It Really Matters!)
Parenting Advice
12 December 2024 4 minutes

Building Your Relationship With Your Child (And Why It Really Matters!)

Decades of research tells us that children who form close secure relationships with their parents and caregivers in their early years gain a range of important, lifelong advantages.
Understanding Toddler Tantrums and How to Respond | OAC
Understanding Toddler Tantrums and How to Respond | OAC Understanding Toddler Tantrums and How to Respond | OAC
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
06 January 2025 5 minutes

Understanding Toddler Tantrums and How to Respond | OAC

Welcome to toddlerhood: a time when outbursts of "no!" start to dominate your child's vocabulary. Learn tips from our Children's Services Curriculum Advisor, Jenny Kable, on responding to tantrums.
6 Steps to Introducing Your Child to a New Food
6 Steps to Introducing Your Child to a New Food 6 Steps to Introducing Your Child to a New Food
Health & Nutrition
01 July 2024 5 minutes

6 Steps to Introducing Your Child to a New Food

Our in-house Dietitians Anna & Alex explore the 6 step approach to help children eat a greater variety of foods and increase their confidence in trying new foods.
5 Things To Say Instead Of “Don’t Cry”
5 Things To Say Instead Of “Don’t Cry” 5 Things To Say Instead Of “Don’t Cry”
Parenting Advice
07 January 2025 1 minute

5 Things To Say Instead Of “Don’t Cry”

Our in-house Children Services Curriculum Advisor, Jenny Kable, shares ideas on what to say to console your crying toddler.
Managing Separation Anxiety
Managing Separation Anxiety Managing Separation Anxiety
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
06 January 2025 5 minutes

Managing Separation Anxiety

Dr Kim Shortridge, Child and Family Psychologist, outlines the signs of separation anxiety in children and shares helpful management strategies
Managing Children's Screen Time
Managing Children's Screen Time Managing Children's Screen Time
Parenting Advice
06 January 2025 4 minutes

Managing Children's Screen Time

Is your child’s screen-time healthy or harmful for their wellbeing, growth and development? Find out practical and useful tips for managing screen-time at home with Dr Kristy Goodwin.
Settling into Childcare or Transitioning Rooms
Settling into Childcare or Transitioning Rooms Settling into Childcare or Transitioning Rooms
Parenting Advice
12 December 2024 4 minutes

Settling into Childcare or Transitioning Rooms

Dr Kaylene Henderson, Child Psychiatrist and Only About Children Parenting Expert explores the topic of settling into Childcare or transitioning rooms.

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