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Impact Report 2025-26

Impact Report 2025-26

by Parent Line NSW | Sep 29, 2026 | Parents & Carers, School Aged Children, Teenagers

How to Address Toxic Masculinity and Encourage Positive Masculinity in Children

How to Address Toxic Masculinity and Encourage Positive Masculinity in Children

by Parent Line NSW | Mar 30, 2026 | Parents & Carers, School Aged Children, Teenagers

Many parents and carers are concerned about their children being exposed to toxic masculinity—whether online, at school, or among peers. To help families better understand the issue, one of our counsellors shares insights on what toxic masculinity looks like, the...
Supporting a child when someone they know is self-harming

Supporting a child when someone they know is self-harming

by Parent Line NSW | Feb 13, 2026 | Parents & Carers, School Aged Children, Teenagers

When a child learns that a friend is thinking of harming themselves, it can shake their sense of safety and leave them worried, sad, or confused. As parents and carers, your support during this time can make a significant difference to your child’s resilience....
Social Media Age Limit: Practical Tips for Parents Navigating the Transition

Social Media Age Limit: Practical Tips for Parents Navigating the Transition

by Parent Line NSW | Dec 2, 2025 | Advice + Tips, Article, Parents & Carers, School Aged Children, Teenagers

As Australia introduces restrictions on social media platform access for children from 10 December 2025, many parents and carers are wondering how this will impact their children, and what they can do to support them through the transition.   What is the Social...
Survival tips for stressed parents

Survival tips for stressed parents

by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | Parents & Carers, Teenagers

Parenting teenagers can be very challenging and the family home can seem like a battleground at times. Parents often feel like they are ‘walking on eggshells’ to try and keep the peace.  To create more harmony, try: Picking your battles – Be firm on...
Online gaming and your children

Online gaming and your children

by Parent Line NSW Admin | May 9, 2020 | School Aged Children, Teenagers

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...
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