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How to Address Toxic Masculinity and Encourage Positive Masculinity in Children
Many parents and carers are concerned about their children being exposed to toxic masculinity—whether online, at school, or among peers.
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. Learn about what parents can expect and ways you can support your child.
Tips for parents with children starting primary school
Starting school will naturally bring up a range of emotions for both parents, carers and children….
Parenting After Separation
Parenting during separation or as a separated parent can be challenging. Learn how Parent Line supports parents with practical guidance and coping strategies.
Social Media Age Limit: Practical Tips for Parents Navigating the Transition
As Australia introduces restrictions on social media platform access for children, many parents and carers are wondering how this will impact their children, and what they can do to support them through the transition.
Celebrating 30 Years of Parent Line NSW
We recently celebrated 30 years of providing service and support to parents, carers and children across New South Wales.
Finding joy and thriving through Christmas and the school holidays
These tips will help you to connect with your family and kids whilst taking care of your own needs, through Christmas and the school holidays.
Identifying and dealing with school-related anxiety
School-related anxiety is a complex and challenging issue that can cause a great deal of distress…
Worried about your child’s development? Here’s five places where you can get support.
Every child develops differently and as a parent you want to know that your child is reaching…
Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parenting a child that has additional needs can be stressful and challenging. Parenting a child…
Parenting in Australia for parents from culturally diverse backgrounds
Parenting across different cultures is very common in Australia with about one in four parents…
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…
Parent Story: Toddler Fears
As a counsellor at Parent Line NSW I often speak to parents who are struggling with understanding…
Parent Story: Bedtime Stories
Children have an innate connection and love of stories. As a parent I have used story telling as a…
Parent Story: Saying Sorry
Have you ever heard the saying “love means… never having to say sorry”? I don’t know who thought…
Staying well…
In the early years of parenting it can feel like no one’s needs are being met fully. It is really…
Did somebody say sleep?
One of the biggest challenges faced by parents of young children is the lack of sleep – its…
Terrific Toddlers
Parenting a toddler takes a lot of energy and patience as they can move from delightful to…
Do you react or respond to your kids?
Reacting means that you meet your child’s emotionally-charged behaviour with your own…
Supporting your children after a traumatic event in your school or community
Parents and carers play a really important role in helping children cope after a traumatic event….
Supporting children post-separation
Separation is a stressful time for everyone, especially children. How children respond and adjust depends on: their age, their personality and temperament, family…
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Parenting in Australia can be hard… A growing number of grandparents are taking on the parental…
Top 5 issues affecting parents about their school-age children
We all know parenting can be a tough – but also extremely rewarding – job. At times, family life…
10 tips for surviving school holidays
While school holidays are a welcome break from the busyness of school routines, there is never a…
Survival tips for stressed parents
Parenting teenagers can be very challenging and the family home can seem like a battleground at…
Online gaming and your children
Parent Line receives thousands of calls from parents and carers who are concerned about their…
Transition to high school
Transitioning to high school can be an exciting time and full of new experiences, but it can also…
10 tips for surviving school holidays if your child has a disability
While school holidays are a welcome break from the busyness of school routines, there is never a…