Parenting in Australia for parents from culturally diverse backgrounds
Parenting across different cultures is very common in Australia with about one in four parents born overseas. Parenting in Australia can be hard… As a parent, our cultural background shapes our values, practices and beliefs which can be really tricky when parenting in...
Parent Story: Teenage Boys
I live with two boys aged 14 and 17, a husband and two dogs. Actually I should say some days I live with them, other days we co exist in the same house. It depends on whether they have had a run in with a teacher, not enough sleep, feel bored, are just feeling cranky...
Parent Story: Toddler Fears
As a counsellor at Parent Line NSW I often speak to parents who are struggling with understanding their child’s reactions to what seem like everyday issues. In the early years, children are busy learning about their world. They tend to have little information and few...