Christmas can be a time for family, connection and celebration. For many this time also brings stress and other emotions like loneliness, sadness, disappointment and grief. Such feelings can arise especially if this is the first Christmas since a beloved family member...
School-related anxiety is a complex and challenging issue that can cause a great deal of distress to families. But there are solutions and with support, most children and young people go back to a normal pattern of school attendance. On this page: Self-Compassion What...
Starting school will inevitably bring up a range of emotions for parents, carers and children. As parents and carers, we can support our children to manage these emotions by: Being aware that starting school brings lots of different emotions such as: excitement, fear,...
We all know parenting can be a tough – but also extremely rewarding – job. At times, family life can be moving along well and at others, there may be challenges which push you and your child to your limits. Here are the top 5 issues affecting parents about their...
While school holidays are a welcome break from the busyness of school routines, there is never a break from parenting. The following tips will help you have fun and connect with your kids so you make the most of the school holidays: 1. Plan Get your kids involved in...
Parent Line receives thousands of calls from parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s online gaming. Concerns are wide-ranging, including worries about exposure to violent and anti-social content, the amount of time spent gaming and aggression from...