School-age Children

While toddlers and preschoolers need constant supervision, school-age children become gradually ready for more independence.  However, learning to make good choices and exercise self-discipline does not come easily for many.

Online gaming and your children

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...

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Parents and carers of school-aged children often face concerns such as:

  • Transitioning to primary school
  • Building resilience
  • Screen time and technology issues
  • School work and homework
  • Coping with family transitions (such as parent separation)
  • Anxiety in kids
  • Challenges with school attendance
  • Friendship issues or bullying
  • Discipline and positive parenting

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Parent Line is funded by the NSW Government through The Department of Communities and Justice. Parent Line is proudly managed by CatholicCare Sydney.

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