Bluestone Families
Improving the mental health of the world’s children
We collaborate with business to equip parent employees with the skills to navigate today’s unique child and teen mental health challenges.
‘Empowering parents is the first defence for children in crisis’
- Stanford University
'Research tells us that the number ONE solution to solve children’s mental health challenges is … PARENTS’
Deirdre Brandner, Pediatric / Family Psychologist
A Societal and Business Problem
Parent anxiety has reached unprecedented levels over their children’s mental health, which is now a national emergency in the United States.
Parents are feeling incredibly overwhelmed, burned out, and searching for answers and support.
Inevitably, their stress is spilling over into the workplace, impacting productivity and performance.
We work with progressive leaders
Family well-being is a key driver of employee well-being. Leaders who invest in empowering their parent employees to take charge of their children’s mental health are assured a positive ROI.
OUR SERVICE OFFERINGS
Evidenced based education and learning for parent employees and caregivers, delivered by Bluestones renowned pediatric and family psychologist.
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Online learning modules for employees - to view on their own, with their partner or in workplace learning circles.
EXAMPLES
Raising resilient children from toddler to teen
Helping your anxious child
How to build a connected family
Managing screens and social media
Setting boundaries with your teen
Dealing with mental health challenges
Raising emotionally intelligent kids
Building confidence in children
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For CEO and exec teams OR employee base on topics requested
INCLUSIONS:
Delivered by Deirdre Brandner, Child Psychologist (and Andrea Grant Robbiati, Global CHRO)
Includes Q & A
Bespoke topics
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In person & online training for managers:
INCLUSIONS:
How to have conversations with employees about family challenges - what to say and what not to say
Company benefits and support available
“As a COO, it has become apparent that the parenting challenges of today’s world are a hidden stress for many of our leaders and employees. Supporting and helping our people to improve their parenting, and in turn manage their parenting challenges are now an important aspect of our employee wellbeing program.” Maureen Migliazzo, COO Denton’s Law, Australia”
- Maureen Migliazzo, COO Denton’s Law, Australia
“Family wellbeing is the next generation of employee wellbeing”
- Andrea Grant Robbiati, CHRO
ABOUT BLUESTONE FAMILIES
Founded by a Pediatric/Family Psychologist and a Chief Human Resources Officer, Bluestone Families' mission is to help parents, families, employees, and business leaders collectively improve the mental health of the world’s children.
Deirdre Brandner is a highly acclaimed Australian child psychologist, parenting expert and author whose advice is sought as a global expert in both Australia and the United States. Deirdre’s caring and practical approach to parenting and supporting families has resulted in incredible results for children, adolescents and family connection.
Andrea Grant-Robbiati is a respected Chief Human Resources Officer of global corporations with experience in Australia, Asia, New Zealand and the United States. An experienced C-suite career coach, Andrea knows people, learning and culture. She has a deep understanding of the connection between family wellbeing and the performance and career trajectory of senior executives and entrepreneurs.