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Early intervention and its importance in childhood wellbeing
‘Early intervention’ is a phrase often used in childhood allied health therapies. Now, increasingly, this proactive...
5 Essential tips for co-parenting during the Christmas season
Christmas can be tricky to navigate for separated couples. It can bring up lots of emotions and difficult feelings. On...
What’s involved in providing foster care?
All children and young people deserve to feel special, loved, safe and valued. They should laugh, play and enjoy their...
The 5 BEST things about being the mother of girls
Though it might sometimes feel like your best and worst traits are being reflected back at you, there are many things...
8 Tips to conquer the homework battle with kids
It's the end of another school day. Your kids are exhausted, you are busy preparing dinner, lunchboxes and... Is their...
Talking to your kids about natural disasters and traumatic news
Coronavirus, floods, war and other traumatic news … You could be forgiven for thinking you're living in a repeating...
Why goal setting is the launchpad to a successful year at school
The new academic year often looks like fresh stationery, excitement of meeting teachers for the first time and...
Feeling frazzled by the pandemic? It’s okay to scream
Motherhood can be pretty exhausting at times, but add the coronavirus pandemic into the juggle of family and work life...
How can Parentline help you?
As many would agree, being a parent can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Despite that, we all have...
The growing pains of adolescence – navigating the teenage years
At Parentline, we consistently receive calls asking for support in several areas: parents dealing with unruly teens...
No need to go it alone – It’s time to ask for help!
Let’s be honest, parenting is HARD. It’s draining, exhausting, and constantly putting everyone ahead of your own needs...