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Babysitters - how to choose one
Better Health — Information to help you choose a babysitter, things to think about before you leave your child with someone else and tips on what to tell your baby sitter when you leave your child with them. Information to help you choose a babysitter, things to ...More…
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Parenting services
Better Health — Parenting is one of the most important tasks we undertake. It doesn't always come naturally, though; parenting takes practice and patience. There are a range of support services to help parents. Parenting services help families to raise happy, ...More…
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Maternity services help new parents
Better Health — The Maternal and Child Health Service offers support and advice to Victorian families. It is available for babies and young children from birth to six years. This service will be a great source of support after your baby is born. If you are ...More…
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Disability - support for families
Better Health — Making a Difference is a government program which provides family based support for Victorian families who have a relative affected by a disability. A variety of support and services may be provided, based on the needs of each family. Available ...More…
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Community health centres
Better Health — Community health centres offer a range of health services to local residents, with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention and management. Fees are charged for services according to the client's ability to pay. The Community Health ...More…
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Smoking - how to discourage your children
Better Health — Whether your child becomes a smoker or not is ultimately their decision. It is not always possible to prevent children from trying cigarettes, but various strategies can reduce the likelihood of children becoming regular smokers. Eighty per cent ...More…
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Parenting centres support families
Better Health — Early Parenting Centres provide help and support for families with children 0 to 36 months who have difficulties adjusting to, or establishing, feeding and other early childhood routines. Families can stay at the centres or attend a day ...More…
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Parenting - coping with stress
Better Health — Being a parent brings out a range of powerful emotions from exhilaration to despair. Taking out anger or frustration on your child can harm them physically and psychologically. It is important to recognise and manage negative feelings so that you ...More…
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Stepfamilies - adjusting to changes
Better Health — Becoming part of a stepfamily brings many changes. Children and young people of different ages tend to feel different things at first. It takes time to adjust and feelings may include anger, hate, confusion, hurt and despair. These are all ...More…
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Stepfamilies
Better Health — Stepfamilies, or blended families, are common in Australia. Establishing a blended family has advantages and disadvantages, depending on the people involved. Generally, patience, love, commitment and time help to overcome most problems. Many ...More…
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Single parenting
Better Health — There are different reasons why a person becomes a single parent. They may choose this lifestyle, they may have been in a relationship which they left (with their child or children), or perhaps their partner has died or left them. Single parent ...More…
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Permanent care can be challenging
Better Health — Many children in permanent care have a history of abuse or neglect. This can affect their behavioural and emotional development, and lead to challenging behaviours and difficulties in forming relationships of trust. Many children who are in ...More…