Supporting a child when someone they know is self-harming
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
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
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
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...