Category: Parenting
The importance of engaged fathering
With Father's Day upon us, we’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate Dads of all kinds - single dads, stepdads, working dads, granddads, stay-at-home dads and all other father figures. The effect fatherhood has on a child’s development and wellbeing is a proven phenomenon, with many studies highlighting the importance of engaged fathering.
Are you a separated parent struggling to make agreements or manage conflict?
Are you a separated parent struggling to make agreements or manage conflict? The Mediation Team at CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay may be able to support you to achieve an outcome that is quick, economical and provides peace of mind to all parties.
Are you a separated parent struggling to make agreements or manage conflict?
The Mediation Team at CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay may be able to support you to achieve an outcome that is quick, economical and provides peace of mind to all parties. With Family Centres conveniently located at Waitara, Tuggerah, Brookvale and Naremburn, our professionals bring local knowledge of additional support services within a comfortable and confidential environment.
How we support young parents
Bringing a new baby home as a young parent can be an exciting but scary time, especially if this is your first child. Family and friends can offer advice, but outside support is critical.
Six tips for new parents
Bringing a new baby home can be an exciting but scary time, especially if you're a brand new parent. However, you're not alone.
About our Triple P Parenting program
At Catholic Care, we're passionate about helping parents be the best they can be. Our goal is to help parents and children form lasting bonds that follow them well into adulthood.
How do I become a foster carer?
Becoming a foster carer is an exciting time that can change your life forever. You take in children at some of the most vulnerable points in their lives, and this is why all potential foster families go through a rigorous assessment process before being granted the right to be foster carers.
Playgroups – a fun social environment, for children and parents
Playgroup provides children with a supportive environment to play freely and discover. As they are at such a young and inquisitive age, providing them with an environment where they can meet other children and develop their social skills is so important.
The many benefits of infant massage
Massage is a fantastic way to have nurturing skin-to-skin contact with your baby in a way you both will love. It helps with Mum's mood and makes her feel closer to baby.
Do you find it hard to connect with your kids?
For parents these days it can be difficult connecting with your young people. Whether it’s competing with screen time or social media, or simply feeling like your kids are speaking a foreign language answering in emojis, abbreviations and community lingo – you’re an "eternal newie” referring to 30% of adults who feel like they don’t get technology.
It’s Child Protection Week
Protecting children and vulnerable adults of our services is a joint responsibility of all staff at CatholicCare. CatholicCare has a Permanency Support Program working with children and young people that are under the care of the minister and where it is no longer safe to live at home.