Paediatric Resources

General Parenting & Child Development Resources

Parenting brings many rewards, along with its fair share of challenges. Children are deeply influenced by their environment and relationships, and as carers we play a powerful role in shaping how they understand their world and how they respond to it. Behaviour is often an outward expression of a child’s internal emotional experience, rather than something that is deliberate or wilful.

Parenting resources, courses and evidence-based information can help make sense of what children may be experiencing, while also offering practical strategies to support behaviour, strengthen connection, and build resilience and emotional wellbeing. There are many books, podcasts, websites and voices available, and it’s important to choose resources that feel right for you and your family.

The following resources are widely respected, evidence-informed and commonly recommended for families.

Raising Children Network
https://raisingchildren.net.au/
The Raising Children Network provides up-to-date, evidence-based information developed by Australian and international experts. It covers a wide range of topics including child development, behaviour, mental health, learning and parenting strategies, and is a trusted starting point for many families.

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au/triple-p/
Triple P offers practical, flexible parenting strategies designed to support children’s emotional and behavioural development. Programs are available in different formats to suit families at different stages and with different needs.

Pop Culture Parenting
https://www.popcultureparenting.com/
Pop Culture Parenting focuses on respectful, relationship-based parenting approaches, with practical insights for understanding children’s behaviour and emotional needs.

Books for Parents

The following books explore child development, emotional regulation and the parent–child relationship, offering reassurance and perspective alongside practical guidance.

• The Whole-Brain Child – Dr Daniel Siegel

• Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity – Andrew Solomon

• Parenting from the Inside Out – Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Mary Hartzell, M.Ed

• Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health – Dr Billy Garvey