Primary teachers & leaders

Primary school staff are often first to identify children’s behavioural and emotional support needs. Teachers play an integral part in children’s behaviour-change, Parentshop provides solutions to: - Manage behavioural issues. - Reduce the stress of disruptions. - Learn about a child's brain and what happens when children get upset - Help teachers and school staff manage emotional responses in children and their parents in their everyday interactions at the school. - Help students engage their ‘mental brakes’ and develop self-control. - Identify, manage and reduce childhood anxiety and build resilience. Parentshop provides training for Primary School Leaders, Teachers and Teacher Aides, Guidance Counsellors, and School Administration Staff. All our courses are flexible to be delivered face to face, via interactive webinar or in-house at your school. Browse our courses below.

Our courses

teachers & leaders

Training Taster Series

Gain distilled knowledge of key ideas, strategies, and themes of our courses in 1-2 hour PL sessions. Expert trainers present a quick and impactful learning experience for staff or parents.

primary teachers & leaders

The Anxiety Project

Parentshop, in partnership with New South Wales Primary Principals' Association (NSWPPA) has developed The Anxiety Project to address high levels of anxiety among children in New South Wales.

teachers & leaders

Tough Conversations™ for Frontline Staff

A practical workshop for those at the frontline of a school, council or service organisation to manage difficult, emotional encounters with members of the public.

teachers & leaders

Tough Conversations™ for School Leaders

This course addresses the well-recognised occurrence of difficulties that school leaders face through often having to discuss sensitive, difficult subjects.

professionals

Anxiety Coach™ in the Classroom

Anxiety Coach is a one-day professional learning course for teachers, and teacher aides to learn classroom strategies for managing anxiety and building resilience.

1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching in the Classroom

primary teachers & leaders

1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching in the Classroom

1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching in the Classroom is a one-day professional learning course to equips you with the skills to manage children’s difficult behaviour in the classroom.

From the Blog

Self-regulation

Behaviour management

Emotional intelligence

Understanding Self-Regulation: What It Is and Why It Matters

By Parentshop Staff•July 25, 2024

In the landscape of child development, self-regulation has emerged as a critical focus, revealing its profound impact on children's learning, social relationships, and long-term mental health. Recognising and fostering self-regulation in early childhood can significantly influence a child's future, shaping them into positive learners and well-adjusted individuals.

education

school leaders

school leader

Navigating the Complex Role of School Leadership

By Parentshop Staff•August 30, 2023

Current Pressures and Effective Strategies. School leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape, but they face numerous challenges in today's dynamic educational environment. From staff shortages to managing difficult conversations with staff and parents, the pressures on school leaders can be overwhelming.

Engaging Adolescents

Communication

Therapy

Engage Adolescents in Therapy

By Parentshop Staff•

Engaging adolescents in therapy can be challenging due to their unique developmental stage and the various emotional, social, and psychological changes they experience. However, effective engagement is crucial for successful therapeutic outcomes. Here are key strategies for effectively engaging adolescents in therapy.