Cool Little Kids: Helping Parents Tackle Childhood Anxiety

South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) is a community centre just for YOU.We run Supported Playgroups in a big, friendly hall opposite Mascot Memorial Park.We also host groups in Kensington Park, Zetland and Eastlakes.We also host courses to help parents, as well as programs for people from all walks of life.Our services are available toallpeople in the LGAs of Botany Bay, Port Botany, Mascot, Randwick, Woollahra, Waverley, and City of Sydney.SECC is managed by a voluntary board of directors made up of local community members and services. We have been operating locally for 42 years.Find the SECC Community Hub at 1007 Botany Rd, Mascot (cnr Coward St).Tel:  02 7903 0607Email: hubadmin@secc.sydneyWe can't wait to build a better community with you.

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Learn how to support your anxious, shy or inhibited child with this evidence-based early intervention program.

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<ul><li>Do you live in one of the following LGAs? City of Sydney; Bayside, Randwick, Woollahra, or Waverley? Then read on! </li></ul><ul><li>Does your 3-6 year-old often seem worried, fearful or uncertain?</li><li>Do they struggle with gaining independence? </li></ul>If so, you may be interested in the Cool Little Kids Program in Mascot.The Cool Little Kids program was developed by The Centre for Emotional Health, an internationally recognised specialist research centre at Macquarie University.The program has been safely and effectively used in Australia for over 10 years, and is <a href="https://www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/healthy-people/centres/centre-for-emotional-health-ceh/centre-for-emotional-health-clinic/programs-for-children-and-teenagers/online-treatment-accordions/cool-little-kids-online" title="https://www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/healthy-people/centres/centre-for-emotional-health-ceh/centre-for-emotional-health-clinic/programs-for-children-and-teenagers/online-treatment-accordions/cool-little-kids-online" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">priced at AU$170</a> through Macquarie Uni.However, SECC is offering the Cool Little Kids program for FREE in Mascot.It covers the following topics:<ul><li>How shyness and anxiety develop</li><li>How to gradually and gently teach your child to face their fears</li><li>How to increase your child's bravery</li><li>How to identify and reduce unhelpful parenting strategies</li><li>How to help your child become more independent</li><li>How to keep thoughts accurate</li></ul>Who should attend?Parents and carers of young children (aged 3-6 years) who have a shy, quiet, nervous or anxious temperament.What's involved?Parents and carers must be able to attend five weekly sessions in a group of approximately 10 families. This program is generally not a suitable option for children who heave experienced trauma.The benefits to you:The free, subsidised program does require a commitment of your time and effort, but the reward will be worth it: a more confident, less fearful child.Parents have found Cool Little Kids helpful for improving young children’s fear and anxiety about:<ul><li>Saying hello/ goodbye</li><li>Separating from parents (e.g. at preschool)</li><li>Playing with unfamiliar people (e.g. playdates, parties)</li><li>Trying new activities (e.g. swimming lessons)</li><li>Going to sleep</li></ul>These sessions are run by Ruming Yang, accredited Cool Kids and Cool Little Kids facilitator.You'll be equipped to assist your child in managing everyday anxieties. You won't want to miss this.South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) will be running the Cool Little Kids 5-week program at The SECC Hub, 1007 Botany Rd, Mascot, on:<ul><li>Monday 18 Nov, Session 1 (10am to 12pm)</li><li>Monday 25 Nov, Session 2 (10am to 12pm)</li><li>Monday 2 Dec, Session 3 (10am to 12pm)</li><li>Monday 9 Dec, Session 4 (10am to 12pm)</li><li>Monday 16 Dec, Session 5 (10am to 12pm)</li></ul>Note: This is a parents-only program. No child minding is available, but please contact us if you need to discuss child minding.Note:You will be contacted to check for suitability and confirm your attendance. Please look out for a call from Ruming on 0432 080 009 some time after your booking.For more information on this free program, call (02) 7903 0607/ 0432 080 009 or email familysupportmanager@secc.sydney

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