Grandparent Triple P

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UQ researchers have developed a new version of the Triple P Positive Parenting Program for grandparents. Image istockphoto

University of Queensland researchers are helping grandparents to refine their parenting skills.

James Kirby and Professor Matthew Sanders developed the new version of the award-winning Triple P Positive Parenting Program and recently trialled it with 40 willing grandparents over a nine-week period at St Lucia.

“Grandparents bring a great deal of experience and expertise to the role when providing care to their grandkids, as they have been parents before,” Professor Sanders said.

“But what we are finding from our research is that some grandparents want to update their parenting knowledge and ideas, as it has been a while since they have had to care for children on a regular basis.”

Professor Sanders said approximately 20 percent of Australian children received informal care from their grandparents, with grandparents spending an average of 12 hours per week in childcare roles.

Triple P promotes good communication and relationships between grandparents, parents, and grandchildren.

This type of positive approach helps grandparents promote their grandchildren’s development and manage their grandchildren’s behaviour in a constructive way.

To support the Triple P Program, contact Susan Chenoweth on (07) 3346 3923 or susan.chenoweth@uq.edu.au

By Penny Robinson

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