Useful Links

Below is a range of websites, documents and videos to support you in your important work with children and families.

​Circle of Security	Website Babybonding Introduction to the Circle Of Security Connection  Being-With and Shark Music Circle of Security Books ​Circle of Security Videos
Harvard Centre on the Developing Child	Harvard Centre on the Developing Child The Brain Architects Podcast Experiences Build Brain Architecture Serve and Return Interaction Shapes Brain Circuitry Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Early Childhood Development The Science of Early Childhood Development The Impact of Early Adversity on Children’s Development  Early Childhood Mental Health Science of Resilience Executive Function: Skills for Life and Learning
Child Development and Wellbeing	​​Zero to Three Dr Dan Siegel
​Marte Meo with Maria Aarts	​How to access Marte Meo Resources on Story Park The Golden Gift of Learning (Part 1) The Golden Gift of Learning (Part 2)
​Parenting Resources	​Emotion Coaching 1 Emotion Coaching 2 Parent Easy Guides Australian Breastfeeding Association Australian Association For Infant Mental Health’s Position Paper on Time Out  Australian Association for Infant Mental Health’s Position Paper on Controlled Crying Parental As Anything Podcast
​Childhood Trauma	​​Storybook for children affected by trauma Developmental Trauma Disorder: Towards a Rational Diagnosis for Children with Complex Trauma Histories Beacon House Resources Australian Childhood Foundation Resources A Disorganized Toddler in Foster Care: Healing and Change from an Attachment Theory Perspective  National Child Traumatic Stress Network From Isolation to Connection: A Guide to Understanding and Working with Traumatised Children and Young People The Last Frontier’: ASCA Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Complex Trauma and Trauma Informed Care and Service Delivery ASCA Guidelines Working with Trauma ​Collaborative Problem Solving with Challenging Kids ​Rethinking Challenging Kids: Where There’s a Skill There’s a Way​ Thinking Skills Resources First Impressions: Exposure to Violence and a Child’s Developing Brain
​​​​​Podcasts and Webinars with Beth	​Trauma Informed Practice. Interview with Beth: (15 minutes into podcast) Trauma Informed Practice: Educators' Stories Emotion Coaching Webinar  How do educators support children during times of change and uncertainty?
​​​​​Early Childhood Services and Schools	​​​​Positive Living Skills Program Calmer Classrooms: A Guide to Working with Traumatised Children Making Space for Learning: Trauma Informed Practice in Schools Strategies for Managing Abuse Related Trauma (SMART) Program  National Child Traumatic Stress Network – Resources for School Personnel Helping Traumatized Children Learn: Supportive School Environments for Children Traumatised by Family Violence Conscious Discipline Resources for Educators The Case for Science-Based Innovation in Early Childhood Don’t Worry, I Got This ​Self-Regulation Skills: Why They are Fundamental Zones of Regulation Curriculum North Star Paths Graphics and Stories
​​Mindfulness for Students (And Teachers!)	​​​Smiling Minds Meditation App Mind Up Curriculum
​​​​​​​Trauma-Sensitive Schools	​​​​Transforming Trauma School Project Testimonials Addressing Complex Trauma in School Settings Why We Need Trauma-Sensitive Schools Paper Tigers – Official Trailer Helping Traumatised Children Learn ​Teaching a Growth Mindset
​​Infant sleep and mental health	Mother-Baby Behavioural Sleep Laboratory Baby Sleep Information Source Pinky McKay John Hoffman on ‘Self-soothing’ Keeping the Baby in Mind: A Critical Factor in Perinatal Mental Health Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Position Paper on Controlled Crying Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Position Paper on Responding to Babies’ Cues Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia The Gidget Foundation: Help for Perinatal Anxiety and Depression​​​​
​​​Conscious Discipline for Early Childhood	​​Podcasts and Webinars Real talk for Real Teachers Podcasts Free Webinars Helping Traumatised Children 10 Session E-Course Videos Video Gallery Shubert's School Sophie's (Early Learning) Classroom Book Portal (Click on individual chapters to view videos) I Can Calm I Love You Rituals – Your Guide For Meaningful Connections
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