Parenting in a Pandemic

After the last few months of changing routines and working and schooling from home, and less opportunity than usual for physical activity and sport, it’s no surprise that our sleep routines can be a bit haywire. Today, parenting and family psychology expert, and founder of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, Professor Matt Sanders, and Dr Honey Heussler, Medical Director of the Queensland Child and Youth Community Health Services and Child Development Program are here to discuss some tips for developing good sleep routines – both for adults and children.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

For many families, school is now back, or will be soon. We’ve had a taste of what it’s like to be a teacher and have a whole lot more respect for the wonderful work that teachers do. So how do we make a smooth transition back to a more normal school routine, but make the most of our recent experiences of learning from home?Today, parenting and family psychology expert, Professor Matt Sanders is here with Dr Julie Hodges, clinical psychologist and education researcher, to talk about some practical ideas for building on our recent home schooling experiences and developing a positive ongoing home-school partnership.Teacher occupational wellbeing data research lead by UQ PhD student Grace Kirby with the support of the Queensland College of Teachers.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

Sibling squabbles happen in every home, but the changes to family life in recent months can lead to hot tempers, irritability, and some significant tensions between brothers and sisters. But our relationships with our siblings are amongst the most important and long lasting relationships in our lives, and when things go pear shaped and siblings are in conflict it can be extremely stressful for everyone.Parenting and family psychology expert, and founder of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, Professor Matt Sanders is here to answer your questions and give you some practical strategies to avoid sibling conflict and help your children communicate positively, share and be kind to each other.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

Have you noticed some unhealthy habits creeping in over the last few weeks with more time in the house, more stress, and less opportunity to get out and do the things you enjoy? Today we have parenting and family psychology expert, and founder of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, Professor Matt Sanders, and Dr Jason Coates with us to share some great tips for catching those unhelpful ways of coping with stress and doing something about it so you can develop more healthy habits.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

We’ve talked about managing our own emotions as adults, but how do we know how our children are coping, and how can we help them manage their feelings about what has happened in the world over the last few months?There are no doubt some worries and anxieties about COVID-19 and what will happen as we start to lift physical distancing measures.Today we have parenting and family psychology expert, and founder of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, Professor Matt Sanders, and childhood anxiety expert Associate Professor Vanessa Cobham with us to share some great tips for helping children cope with these uncertain times.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

These are trying times. The world has changed over the last few months, and it’s still changing all the time. It’s no wonder we’re all feeling a little frazzled. We’ve watched the impacts of COVID-19 across the world, and we’ve adjusted our lives to meet the guidelines developed to prevent the spread of the virus. Then, just when we start to settle into a ‘new normal’, the guidelines and regulations change. It’s unsettling, and for parents, who are managing their own and their children’s reactions, it’s unavoidably stressful. But, we can take steps to navigate this situation as calmly and positively as possible.Today, parenting and family psychology expert and founder of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, Professor Matt Sanders shares some ideas about taking care of yourself in these stressful times, so you can manage your emotions and be calm and consistent for your family.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

With so much time at home, it can seem like ages since we were able to catch up properly with friends, go to a concert or movie, sit in a café, or hug the people we love. It’s more important now than ever to make extra effort to stay connected with the people we care about, so our physical distance doesn’t mean social distance and isolation.Fortunately, technology gives us many ways of connecting creatively with others from our own homes.Founder of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, Professor Matt Sanders shares some ideas about staying socially connected – for yourself, and for your children.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

More than ever, parenting is a balancing act right now - it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with so many different responsibilities.. Parenting expert, Professor Matt Sanders explains how you can juggle the demands placed on parents during the COVID-19 social isolation restrictions on this episode of Parenting in a Pandemic. Parenting expert, Professor Matt Sanders talks about juggling all of the demands placed on parents during the COVID-19 social isolation restrictions.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

The family home and its complex dynamics bring a new set of challenges for parents dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. It’s no surprise that tempers are running hot and tantrums are rife as more families settle into lockdown. The good news? You don't have to go it alone. Parenting expert, Professor Matthew Sanders will be answering your questions about how to manage conflict between your partner, children and young adults.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic

It’s not uncommon for parents to be feeling completely out of control as we try and negotiate this new world order. Professor Matt Sanders is back to answer your questions and help you focus on what you can do to maintain a sense of predictability and control in your household.Professor Matt Sanders is ready to answer your questions on the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast. Record your questions on your smartphone voice memo app and email them to [email protected]. You can ask for advice, parenting tips or share concerns about your children's behaviour.To assist us in evaluating the helpfulness of the Parenting in a Pandemic podcast series, please visit https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic and follow the link to the research survey. The outcomes will be used to inform the development of future podcasts and improve the ways parenting support is provided to families.Resources: https://pfsc.psychology.uq.edu.au/parentinginapandemic