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Over 60 ideas to consider for strong supported playgroups

Posted on 8 July 2016 by Graeme Stuart

How supported playgroup programs deliver their services vary. There are a wide range of practices involved in providing specific program elements, activities, procedures, philosophies, and policies that effect the way each program is provided to families. Attracting parents to the … Continue reading →

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An overview of literature on supported playgroups

Posted on 7 July 2016 by Graeme Stuart

Family services have been using supported playgroups widely for many years to work with families who may not access community playgroups and other services1. The high cost and complexity of conducting research that clearly demonstrates the effectiveness (or otherwise) of … Continue reading →

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Mutual self-help parent groups

Posted on 12 November 2015 by Graeme Stuart

Mutual self-help groups for parents are widely used as a means of providing support to parents. In 2006 Mary Kay Flaconer from the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida wrote a paper looking at the rationale for these types of … Continue reading →

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Some weekend reading

Posted on 24 April 2015 by Graeme Stuart

Every Friday I post some links to articles, videos or other resources that have caught my eye during the week. Some might be quite recent, but others might be older ones I have revisited or recently discovered. They will mainly … Continue reading →

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Some weekend reading

Posted on 17 April 2015 by Graeme Stuart

Every Friday I post some links to articles, videos or other resources that have caught my eye during the week. Some might be quite recent, but others might be older ones I have revisited or recently discovered. They will mainly … Continue reading →

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Some weekend reading

Posted on 10 April 2015 by Graeme Stuart

Every Friday I post some links to articles, videos or other resources that have caught my eye during the week. Some might be quite recent, but others might be older ones I have revisited or recently discovered. They will mainly … Continue reading →

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Some weekend reading

Posted on 27 March 2015 by Graeme Stuart

Every Friday I post some links to articles, videos or other resources that have caught my eye during the week. Some might be quite recent, but others might be older ones I have revisited or recently discovered. They will mainly … Continue reading →

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Some weekend reading

Posted on 20 March 2015 by Graeme Stuart

Every Friday I post some links to articles, videos or other resources that have caught my eye during the week. Some might be quite recent, but others might be older ones I have revisited or recently discovered. They will mainly … Continue reading →

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Domestic and family violence – What about men?

Posted on 16 March 2015 by Graeme Stuart

This week I’m helping to facilitate a three day workshop on domestic and family violence for students in the Master of Family Studies. I’m looking forward to it, but must admit I’m also a bit apprehensive because domestic and family … Continue reading →

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Why I blog

Posted on 2 March 2015 by Graeme Stuart

I want to live in a world where families (in all their diversity) are cherished and supported; communities are inclusive, resilient and vibrant; the environment is valued and protected; and injustice is a thing of the past. I know I’m … Continue reading →

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