Resources for parents
These resources are designed to provide parents with information about issues relating to young people, technology, and general parenting support. Check out a range of books, podcasts and websites
The Student Care & Wellbeing Team has started a blog answering the most common questions that we get each term. Hear directly from parents who are using Loving our Kids on Purpose and Responsible Thinking at home.
If your child is indicating their wellbeing is at risk, please contact the student care and wellbeing team or see the links in supporting parent or child wellbeing.
In addition parents and carers can:
If your child is in immediate danger please call 000
call 13Health (13 43 25 84) at any time for practical medical advice and assistance
review headspace’s tips for a healthy headspace for friends and family , or contact headspace for professional support
contact Lifeline Australia’s telephone counselling service on 13 11 14 for information, referral and advice
obtain help and information from your local General Practitioner or Community Health Centre.
Click here to check out our tips for responsible use of technology, creating technology contracts and setting up a family plan.
Recommended Books
Loving Our Kids On Purpose
by Danny Silk
Raising Boys/Girls
by Steve Biddulph
Love Languages
by Gary Chapman
Keep Your Love On
by Danny Silk
Prince Boofhead Syndrome
(girl version also available)
by Michael Carr- Greg and Elly Robinson
The Whole- Brain Child
by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
The Business of Honor
by Bob Hasson
Parenting with Love and Logic
by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
Recommended Podcasts
Danny Silk discussing parenting, keep your love on, communication, foundations of honour, boundaries and so much more...
The Focus on the Family Broadcast provides daily encouragement that helps families thrive each day.
Dr Leaf has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace.
Brittney and Derek discussing going back to school, holidays, sibling fights, bedtime battles, dads parenting, self care and so much more...
Recommended Websites
A wide range of online safety programs and resources for safe use of the internet for parents and young people
Service includes assistance with child behaviour, relationship development, stopping violence at home, budgeting, addiction, housing and health care.
