Parent Training

Kelly NicklessBachelor of Teaching Early ChildhoodAssociate Diploma of Social ScienceAdvanced Diploma in Child Youth and Family InterventionTriple P Parenting facilitatorAs an experienced early childhood teacher and family support officer of 21 years, Kelly brings a warm and realistic approach to working with children and families. She also has an appreciation on the complexity of being a parent and the importance of humour.Kelly is currently the Director of Jannali Preschool and has also worked for Brighter Futures in supporting families experiencing challenging behaviours in their homes. Kelly worked with the Department of Education as a member of the transition to school reference group and is passionate about designing strategies and programs that suits the uniqueness of each child.Kelly has delivered Parent workshops for over 10 years and has designed and sold training DVD’s internationally. She is passionate about injecting concern into our parenting intentions and outcomes and delving under the surface of behaviours to gain long-term positive outcomes for families.

Jannali Preschool

These sessions are aimed at children from 2 - 7 years and ideal for mums, dads and grandparents. Limited free child minding is available for children between the ages 2 and 10.
These sessions are designed for families to attend all 3 in order to gain the most from them.
Key facilatator  - Kelly Nickless 
Guest - Chiu Lau
Since 2003, Chiu has worked across a range of paediatric psychology fields and has extensive experience in children’s issues including but not limited to Autism Spectrum and related disorders, anxiety, depression, family cohesion, challenging behaviours and learning difficulties. She has had the pleasure of working with clients, community agents and fellow professionals, both in Australia and overseas.
She is known for looking outside the box, her strengths based approach, warmth, professionalism, humour and philosophy of empowering individuals regardless of their age utilising cutting edge and evidenced based approaches such as Positive Behaviour Support and neuropsychology.
As Principal, Chiu also leads a dynamic and transdisciplinary team of Psychologists, Speech Therapists and Occupational Therapists at Possibilities Psychological Services.
 
 
 
 
Night one: Thursday 8th September 7.00-8.30pm
 Parents unite- being mindful of our good intentions.
Parenting can be the toughest and most rewarding job. Do you sometimes think your child knows just how to push your buttons? This session explores what’s going on in their brain when experiencing different emotions and various (no one size fits all) strategies to be the change you want to see in your family relationships. 
 
Night two: Wednesday 14th September 7.00-8.30pm
 Raising resilient kids in our ever changing world
We all know that today’s consumer driven and busy high tech world is deeply impacting on our kid’s health. This session will explore ideas to help kids prioritise human connectedness and grow up happy and healthy despite the bumps in the road. 
 
Night three: Tuesday 20th September 7.00-8.30pm
 Keeping the special qualities of our spirited kids
Do you feel sometimes that you have a child that always wants to do the opposite of what you’ve just asked? No they’re not naughty- they’re spirited and want to feel that they have some control over their little corner of the world. Come and explore some practical ideas that can help you work with instead of against your child to bring out the best in them.
 
 
 
FAQs
 
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Jannali Preschool is located 5 minutes walk from Jannali train station. Street parking is available.
 
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
director@jannalipreschool.com.au
 
 
FAQs
 
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
director@jannalipreschool.com.au

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