Parenting Help

Access helpful resources and support for navigating parenting journey's ups and downs. Find expert advice, community wisdom, and practical tools to boost your confidence.

Getting Support as a Parent

Lean on friends and family for parenting support, but set boundaries so their help stays helpful.

Health Professionals and Your Parenting Style

Health professionals like your GP, midwife and health visitor play a key role in supporting you through pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

How to Cope with Competitive Parenting

Stop comparing your kids to others and learn why competitive parenting drains you instead of helping.

Making Time for Yourself as a Parent

Parents who take time for themselves actually become better parents, even though guilt often gets in the way.

Parenting and Schools or Teachers

Help your child transition to primary school by choosing the right fit and building a strong relationship with their teacher from day one.

Parenting Peer Pressure

How peer pressure affects kids and what you can do to help your child navigate social pressure at school and beyond.

Parenting: Problem Solving and Reasoning

Help your kids understand problems and emotions by talking honestly with them instead of shutting them out.

Seeking Professional Advice as a Parent

Your GP or health centre can connect you with professional support for parenting challenges, from bullying to sleep issues to managing on your own.

Your Health and Wellbeing as a Parent

Parenting drains your energy fast, but small steps like exercise, sleep and time with friends can help you stay healthy.

Your Parenting: Friends and Family

How to handle unsolicited advice from friends and family while building a support network as a parent.