What do people call us about? Parents and carers of children up to 18 years of age can call Parent Line to discuss almost any parenting issue. You might be surprised at how many other parents struggle with the same issues that you are grappling with.
These are some of the issues we get calls about.
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“My toddler won’t settle at night. She keeps waking up every few hours and my partner and I are beyond tired!! How can I get her to sleep through the night?” “My 8 year old son is impossible to get organised in the morning. Everything is a battle. We end up in a screaming match each morning, feeling dreadful by the time I drop him off at school” |
“My 12 year old daughter wants to start going out with friends. She is desperate for independence. I don’t think she’s ready and I don’t want her to grow up so quickly. This weekend she wants to go the movies by herself to meet a boy there. I think she’s way too young for that!”
“Our children fight constantly. It drives us crazy!”
“My daughter is 16 and is out of control. She is rude to everyone and seems to live by her own rules, coming and going when she pleases. I’m at my wits end – I have no control of her anymore.” “My 15 year old son has violent temper tantrums. He has ruined furniture and last night he actually threw something at me. I am starting to get scared of him. I feel like I can’t ask him to do anything in case he has another violent tantrum” |
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“How do I know when my 2 year old is be ready to start toilet training?”
“My 14 year old daughter spends most of her time talking to friends via facebook, My Space etc and on the phone. She seems to have little time for homework or household chores. I feel like I am constantly nagging at her and really miss the nice times we used to spend together when she was a little bit younger”
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“My husband and I recently separated. Since the separation my son’s grades have plummeted and he seems withdrawn. He always seems worse after spending time with his father on the weekend. What can I do?” “My husband and I battle with our 9 year old daughter to try and get her to do her homework. We’ve tried everything, and we just can’t get her to develop a routine” "My 3 year old grandson is gorgeous but his behaviour is impossible. How can I help him understand that the rules at Grandma’s house are very different to the ones at home?” |
Call us on 1300 1300 52 for personalised counselling and advice.