Sparrow Centre for Children

In the era of silent movies the great Charlie Chaplain said so much without words, a reminder that love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrong. Children need the power of love!

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Taking the time to work out what is going on and why, leads to increased regulation, for us and for our kids

keeping children safe…

Happy 2023 to all. May the year ahead be filled with lots of ’nesses’…playfulness, connectedness and wonderfulness as we journey through our amazing world with kindness and care toward each other.

The Sparrow Centre staff are taking a much deserved time out to relax and refresh, we will reopen again on 9th January, with exciting news to come during January…stay tuned!

So so true.
Credit: Marcia Brissett-Bailey

Anger is often masking so much more…

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Good morning from Melbourne. Our Sparrow Centre Director Judith Taylor is attending the Australian Childhood Trauma Conference all this week. Looking forward to listening to fabulous international speakers and catching up with colleagues.

we say it all the time, parents are co-regulators…

I remember my son hated reading as a child, even though I always had a book he just wasn’t interested no matter how I tried. Now, as an adult, that same son reads more books than I ever did, sometimes it takes a little longer!

Pro tip: Carry a book with you at all times. With a book by your side, your default mode will be reading not scrolling social media or cramming a few emails when you have a couple of minutes.

Encourage your children to keep a book with them as well. Stash a few books in the car so your family always has a book to grab.

My girls also love magazines. Check out the Week Junior for a kid friendly weekly news publication or Highlights for elementary kiddos. My middle schoolers also love cooking magazines and Real Simple.

What a difference it will make to encourage your children to read instead of consuming mindless entertainment on a smartphone or tablet! 📚📚📚

So very true. It is truly a privilege to help children who have experienced adverse childhood events that can lead to the expression of protection in ways that are misunderstood…

Banksy art…

Very helpful tips on talking to children about war from Barnardos…

A fabulous and timely article by a wonderful colleague Dr Judi Parson on preparing children for needles.

Is your child frightened of needles? Here's how to prepare them for their COVID vaccine Australia’s regulator has approved the Pfizer COVID vaccine for 5-11 year olds, with the rollout expected to start on January 10. Here’s how to prepare your child if they’re fearful of needles.

Our charity continues to support orphaned and abandoned children experiencing crisis in South Africa over the last months, what we have been able to provide has been amazing, so very very thankful for the kindness that shines in our world.
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Judith

SILVER SPARROW EXPENDITURE UPDATE:
JUL - AUG - SEP 2021. A HUGE thank you for your support this quarter, and for everyone who contributed to emergency relief for children and families through the Resilience Fund xx

Parents and Carers - the eSafety Commissioner website has some great info and resources to help your kids stay safe online, check them out at https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents

Energency reserves for over fifty children and young people cared for by a children’s home in rural KwaZulu-Natal. These reserves were funded through your generosity to our RESILIENCE FUND. On behalf of our children and families for your !

Link: https://chuffed.org/project/resilience-fund-kwazulu-natal-south-africa ��

Many of you will know of my closeness to, and ongoing work with orphaned and abandoned children in South Africa. Our charity Silver Sparrow came to be from our work there.

Our urgent focus is to the recent tragic events across KwaZulu-Natal where the children we support live...

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has plunged into a security crisis where children and families are struggling to secure food and living essentials. Silver Sparrow has been working alongside communities in KZN for over ten years, and has launched a RESILIENCE FUND to facilitate critical resources reaching those who need it most, through trusted, local South African pathways. Help us help children and families to bounce back and prepare for the future with our RESILIENCE FUND... ..and remember - 100% of donations to Silver Sparrow go to where they are intended, and donations $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia.

Link: https://chuffed.org/project/resilience-fund-kwazulu-natal-south-africa

https://chuffed.org/project/resilience-fund-kwazulu-natal-south-africa

Resilience Fund: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Something groundbreaking happened recently in South Africa: former President Jacob Zuma was found guilty of contempt for failing to appear before a commission investigating corruption accusations, and was subsequently arrested. Consequent violent backlash, widespread burning of economic centres, blo...

Conversations with your children are important when times are challenging. Conversations help children to cope, be prepared and make sense and meaning from what they see, hear and feel. This video may be helpful to you or someone you know...

Talking to Children -COVID19 This is "Talking to Children -COVID19" by Emerging Minds on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend...

Helpful concise and clear info. Shared from CAMHS