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Supporting a child who is thinking of suicide
As a parent, it’s frightening to hear your child talk about suicide and it ...
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How Parentline can help you
Parenting can be a tough job but also really rewarding. Talking to a Parentline counsellor ...
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Risk taking and teens
Testing boundaries and taking some risks is a healthy way for your child to learn ...
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Bullying at school
When bullying happens at school, it’s hard to know how to help your child. ...
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Teens using drugs and alcohol
Know the facts and get support in order to help your teen manage the risks ...
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Anxiety in kids and teens
Parenting a child with anxiety is tough, but you don't have to do it alone. ...
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Talking helps! We’re here for your kids.
No problem is too big or too small.
We're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Cyberbullying
With increasing time spent online, you might be worried about your child and cyberbullying. Understanding ...
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Communication tips
Young people often tell Kids Helpline they find it difficult to communicate with their parents. ...
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Building respectful relationships
As a parent, you play an important role in helping your kids build self-respect and ...
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Sexting and the impacts on young people
Talking about sexting can feel uncomfortable for many parents. Learn more about what sexting means, ...
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Cultural differences and conflict
Our kids’ wellbeing is impacted by cross cultural issues, often through discrimination and lack of ...
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Helping kids cope with exam stress
Exam stress can be really challenging, not only for kids but also for those who ...
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Talking helps! We’re here for your kids.
No problem is too big or too small.
We're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Social media and safety
Using social media is a regular part of life for most young people. Support your ...
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Depression in kids and teens
You might be unsure whether your child is just sad or if it’s something ...
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Building healthy family relationships
Healthy family relationships are important for your child’s wellbeing and development. Building strong family ...
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Social anxiety in kids and teens
Parenting a child with social anxiety can be a challenge, but you're not alone. We're ...
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How Kids Helpline can help your child
Curious about what Kids Helpline does and how it can help? We’ve got your ...
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Helping kids stop cyberbullying
Everybody has a role to play in helping kids understand what’s ok and not ...
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Talking helps! We’re here for your kids.
No problem is too big or too small.
We're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Keeping kids safe at parties
You might worry about what your teen is exposed to when they go to parties. ...
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Helping kids identify and express feelings
Learning to identify and express feelings in a positive way helps kids develop the skills ...
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Responding to disclosures of child abuse
When a child discloses abuse it can be hard to know how to respond and ...
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Children who cyberbully
A cyberbully uses technology to intentionally hurt another person in an ongoing way. We explore ...
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Understanding child neglect
We explain child neglect, what the signs are and how to help.
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Supporting kids through separation or divorce
Finding a way through separation or divorce is never easy. We share tips that have ...
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Talking helps! We’re here for your kids.
No problem is too big or too small.
We're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Empowering young people to ask for help
Being able to ask for help when you need it is an essential skill. We ...
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Understanding child physical abuse
Learn more about what physical child abuse is, the signs and impacts it can have ...
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Understanding child sexual abuse
In this article we’ll explore what child sexual abuse is and what you can ...
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Self-harm explained
Finding out a child has been self-harming can be scary and confusing. We explain what ...
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Understanding child emotional abuse
Words can harm - emotional abuse can be just as hurtful as physical abuse and ...
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Helping kids and teens deal with peer pressure
Many parents worry about the negative impacts of peer pressure. We’ve got tips to ...
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Talking helps! We’re here for your kids.
No problem is too big or too small.
We're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Hosting a safe party for teens
Have a fun party for your teen and keep your worries at bay using our ...
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Helping kids handle conflict
Dealing with conflict is not only stressful for kids, but parents too. We’ve got ...
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Families impacted by domestic violence
Domestic violence can happen in any family. It’s never ok and everybody deserves to ...
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