{"id":1108,"date":"2023-06-16T06:28:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T22:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/?page_id=1108"},"modified":"2026-07-29T15:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:25:32","slug":"program-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section et_animated section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated\" id=\"hckchildhealth\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Program Overview<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HCK-Sticker-12.png\" width=\"1772\" height=\"1772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HCK-Sticker-12.png 1772w, https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HCK-Sticker-12-1280x1280.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HCK-Sticker-12-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/HCK-Sticker-12-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1772px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1190\" title=\"HCK Sticker 12\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Child Health Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Early Parenting Program<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>A four week program to assist new parents with the demands of becoming a parent for the first time and to make this time enjoyable. <\/span><span>Bring a rug for baby to lay on.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_cta_1 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Let's Sleep<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span>A program for parents and carers of children aged 6-12 months experiencing sleep and settling issues. Learn about establishing good sleep patterns; realistic expectations of sleep; and sleep and settling strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_cta_2 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Circle of Security<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span>An 8 week program for parents and carers of children aged 0-6 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Understand your child\u2019s emotional world by learning to read their\u00a0emotional needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Support your child\u2019s ability to successfully manage emotions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Enhance the development of your child\u2019s self esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Honour your inner wisdom and desire for your child to be secure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_3 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Introducing Solids<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span>\u00a0Information session for parents, with children aged 3-6 months. Find out why and how solids are introduced; how much food and which foods to start with; and allergies and intolerances. <\/span><span>Bring a rug for baby to lay on.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_cta_4 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">8-Month Group<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span>A one-off group session to support parents and carers with babies aged around 8 months, providing you with an opportunity to get together with a Child Health Nurse and ask any questions about your baby\u2019s nutrition,sleep, play and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_cta_5 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Toilet Training<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span>A one-off group session to support parents and carers with toilet training.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Triple P Groups<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_6 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Managing Children's Behaviour<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span>For parents and carers of children aged 3-8 years.<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span>Di<\/span><span>scov<\/span><span>er tips &amp; ideas to help raise happy, confident children, encourage positive family relationships &amp; routines; and see more of the behaviors you like and less of the ones you don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_cta_7 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Bedtime Routines<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><strong><span>For parents and carers of children aged 3-8 years.<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span>It can be exhausting for the whole family when there are problems at\u00a0 bedtime. This program will help with stratagies for good bedtime routines for children.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_8 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Dealing with Disobedience<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><strong><span>For parents and carers of children aged 3-8 years.<\/span><\/strong><br \/><span>This workshop helps\u00a0find out reasons children misbehave and discuss ways that encourage positive behaviour&amp; cooperation in children.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_cta_9 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Managing Fighting and Aggression<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span><strong>For parents and carers of children aged 3-8 years.<\/strong><\/span><br \/><span>Help find out why children fight and to discuss positive ways to manage behaviour and encourage cooperation in children.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Triple P Seminars<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row et_animated\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_10 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Positive Parenting<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span>These short seminars will leave you feeling confident to deal positively and effectively with common child behavioural and emotional issues. For parents and carers of children aged 3-8 years. <\/span><span>You can attend just one, two or all three seminars.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_cta_11 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Raising Responsible Teenagers<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span>Teen Triple P can help build a better relationship with your teenager, reduce conflict, keep your teenager safe, be realistic about parenting, and take care of yourself.\u00a0<\/span><span>You can link-in to just one, two or all three seminars.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_12 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Fear Less<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p><span>Appropriate for parents and carers of children and teenagers aged 6-14 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Everyone experiences anxiety occasionally. Anxiety is a normal response that can be helpful and typically passes quickly. However, anxiety can sometimes get overwhelming. Learning to manage anxiety effectively is a vital life skill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>This free two-hour seminar offers information about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>\u00a0Key anxiety-management skills that parents can teach children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>An understanding of how anxiety works<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Knowledge of how to help children develop coping skills and face feared situations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>How to manage children\u2019s anxious behaviour effectively<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/program-calendar\/program-calendar-2\/\">Program Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":81,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1108","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1108"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4600,"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1108\/revisions\/4600"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/81"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.childhealth.health.wa.gov.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}