On this page you can read some of our info sheets and parent stories. In this section on parenting 8-12 year old children, there is also an overview of child development , information about the kinds of calls we get at Parent Line, links to other services and websites, and suggestions for how we can help you. Use the links on the left hand side to find your way around. You can also use the search tool which is in the upper right hand corner of each page.
Info Sheets
Parent Line has developed a range of info sheets for parents on important aspects of being a parent and emerging parenting issues that can impact on family life. Below you will find links to download info sheets that may assist with parenting 8-12 year old children. To view a complete listing of our info sheets and parent stories, click here.
This information is intended as a starting point for parents or a reminder of key strategies for a particular topic. These info sheets do not replace professional advice or consultation. We recommend that you call us for parenting advice and support tailored to your situation.
Simply click on the link and a new window will open with the information sheet. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents.
Anxiety - tips on helping children to cope with anxiety.
Bedwetting - strategies to tackle the issue of bedwetting.
Boundaries - tips for parents on setting boundaries with children and within families.
Bullying - information on how to cope if your child is bullied.
Consequences - pointers on how to effectively use natural and logical consequences for children's behaviour.
Cyberbullying - information for parents on a relatively new phenomenon.
Family Meetings - a comprehensive information sheet on how to start and manage family meetings, to help improve communication in your family.
Global Recession - information on how to talk about the global recession to children.
Grief - some ways to help children work through grief and loss.
Home Alone - tips for parents on what to consider when leaving your children at home alone.
Homework - strategies to manage children's homework and help them to study.
Online Gaming - an information sheet on online gaming cultures and how parents can respond (a DoCS information sheet developed in collaboration with Parent Line).
Protective Behaviours - ways to teach your children behaviours to help protect them from inappropriate adult interactions.
Rules - ideas for establishing family rules and how to make them work.
Sharing Busy Mornings - some ideas on how to manage busy mornings and get your children involved
Sleep – School Age - information for parents on managing sleep issues with school-aged children.
Time Management - tips for parents on how to manage your time when you have competing demands.
Time Out - information on how to correctly use the strategy of Time Out to manage children's behaviour.