Family & relationships

Staying connected as things change

Relationships with your child can feel straightforward one moment and complicated the next. It can be hard to know how to respond, but the fact you’re here shows how much you care. This space offers guidance to strengthen connection, rebuild trust and navigate challenges together.

 

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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
How Parentline can help you
Talking to a Parentline counsellor can help you navigate difficult parenting dilemmas.
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Family & Relationships
Supporting a child through grief and loss
When your child loses someone or something close to them it can be a challenging time. We’ve got some tips to help.
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Family & Relationships
Cultural differences and conflict
Our kids’ wellbeing is impacted by cross cultural issues, often through discrimination and lack of acceptance.
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Family & Relationships
Building respectful relationships
As a parent, you play an important role in helping your kids build self-respect and knowing how to be respectful to others.
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Family & Relationships
Communication tips
Young people often tell Kids Helpline they find it difficult to communicate with their parents. Here are some tips around helping you and your child communicate well together.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Building healthy family relationships
Healthy family relationships are important for your child’s wellbeing and development.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Talking to your teen about safe sex
It can be an awkward conversation to start, but it’s an important one. It lets them know that they can talk to you about sex and that it’s important.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Supporting a child after a suicide
When a child experiences grief after a suicide it can be difficult to know how to support them.

   

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