Free resources for parents!
At ConnectEd, we love being part of a community! And part of that means doing our bit to help support our community. So on this page, you’ll find a whole bunch of free resources for parents!
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Parents
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Join Dr Matt O’Connor (Clinical and School Psychologist) and Meg Foley (Principal – Omni Academies of Learning) as they share valuable tips and ideas to ensure a smooth and positive transition into high school.
We know how exciting and daunting this change can be – for the future high school student AND the parents. Join Matt and Meg as they address common concerns and provide practical strategies to help students thrive in their new environment.
Also learn more about a new high school, opening in Toowong, Brisbane in 2025 – Omni Academies of Learning (https://www.omniacademies.org/). Hear about the philosophy of the school, the principles that guide the education of the whole person and the opportunities this will offer.
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Free parenting webinar: Dealing with feelings -together 
Hey parents! 
Join Dr Matt O’Connor for a down-to-earth and practical half-hour event where we’ll chat about navigating the wonderful world of emotions with our little ones.
Join Dr Matt O’Connor for a down-to-earth and practical half-hour event where we’ll chat about navigating the wonderful world of emotions with our little ones.
What’s on the Agenda:
Let’s Talk Emotions:Ever wondered what’s up with those feelings? We’ll break it down and explore why emotions are pretty cool (even the big ones)
Feeling the Feels:How do you and your kiddos experience emotions? Learn about how we think and talk about emotions and the impact this can have on how we feel them
What’s Emotion Coaching?:Learn about emotion coaching. Spoiler alert: it’s a fantastic tool for making the emotional journey smoother for both parents and kids. It’s all about building strong connections and helping our kids handle life’s ups and downs.
Practical Tips for Everyday Life:No fancy theories here—just practical tips for weaving emotion coaching into your everyday parenting
We’ve got plenty more free content on our facebook page – give it a like! https://www.facebook.com/Connectedcounsellingandconsultancy
And get in touch with our clinic: https://connectedcc.com.au/
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Join Dr Matt O’Connor – clinical and school psychologist, and Director of Brisbane-based psychology clinic for young people and parents – as we work through the joys and challenges of the parenting journey. This series of FREE interactive webinars delivers a practical and enjoyable 30 min live chat , full of useful tips and the opportunity to ask Dr Matt questions on the topic
This short and practical webinar will focus on helping you (and your teen!) to start the new school year on the right foot. There are a lot of challenges with settling back in, but getting some basics right will help pave the way for a great year!
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While some of the stereotypes about children, tweens and teens have kernels of truth, the reality is that they are still your child and they still need and want connection with you. Our challenge as parents is to evolve that with them and find ways to continue to grow.
Join Dr Matt O’Connor – Clinical and School Psychologist – for this short and practical webinar, focusing on the aspects of parenting that emphasise and improve your connection and relationship with your child/teen.
You will learn about why these relationships are so important (to you and to them) and strategies for maintaining and growing those connections
Free PDF guides, tips and resources
Developed by the ConnectEd team to support our community
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