Parenting

Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, and at times it can be difficult to know the right words or actions to take in the wide range of situations that arise when raising children. At Catholic School Parents Victoria (CSPV), we understand the complexities of parenting and the important role parents play in their child’s growth and well-being. That’s why we’re committed to staying up to date with reliable resources, expert advice, and practical guides to share with parents, helping to support you in your vital journey of nurturing and guiding your children.

Resources

Real Talk for Parents

Provides resources and programs to help parents and caregivers navigate difficult conversations with their children about topics like relationships, sexuality, e-safety, and wellbeing.

https://www.realtalkeducation.org/parents

The Raising Children’s Network

School Age and Pre-teens

These pages offer parents a wealth of information on:

Connecting
Communicating
Tough topics
Bilingualism and multilingualism
Coping with disasters and traumatic events
Death and grief

https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/connecting-communicating

https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/communicating-relationships

Happy Families

A website from renowned parenting expert, Justin Coulson, that offers practical articles, tips and tools for parents facing modern issues.

https://happyfamilies.com.au

Family Relationships Advice Line

A national telephone service that assists families affected by relationship or marriage breakdown. Phone 1800 050 321

https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/talk-someone/advice-line

Headspace

Information for friends and family of young people aged 12-25.

https://headspace.org.au/

Reach Out Parents

Self-help content, community forums and one-on-one support with a professional family and parenting coach.

https://parents.au.reachout.com/

Parent Shop

Michael Hawton, leading behaviour change expert. Books, programs.

https://www.parentshop.com.au/

Education/ Toolkits

Super Parent Powers

https://superparentpowers.au/

This resource is a series of short, interactive modules for parents and caregivers for children from 10-15 on issues such as supportive listening, setting healthy limits, promoting independence and monitoring children for serious mental health struggles.

Triple-P

Positive Parenting Program. Programs, videos, downloads

https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/qld-uken/find-help/triple-p-online/