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Parenting Tips

Raising a child, whether you are a Mum, Dad or carer is one of the most rewarding and important jobs you can do. Supporting your child through life’s ups and downs brings amazing rewards as well as challenges.

 

Further information

  • ‘Give it Time’ – Tips for guiding children’s behaviour
  • Take time to think about how you respond to unwanted or problem behaviour
  • What kind of Mum or Dad are You?
  • Make time to look after yourself and manage stress
  • The work–family balancing act
  • Creating a balance between ‘Family Time’ and ‘Screen Time’
  • Helping children deal with bereavement
  • Supporting your children when a parent goes to prison

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