Parent and carer resources
Access articles and videos and other resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of your kids.
Welcome to Peer Support
Here, at Peer Support Australia, we help kids and young people thrive emotionally and socially. Our program has been helping schools support the wellbeing and mental health of their students for more than 50 years.
As a parent or carer, you play a critical role in your child’s social and emotional development. You help shape the way your child views and navigates the world.
There are many benefits to being engaged in your child’s learning. According to research, children with engaged caregivers are more likely to enjoy learning, have better academic results, increased confidence and stronger relationships with peers.
We’re here to help you. The resources below provide insights and tools for supporting your child’s wellbeing.
Articles
12 tips for having better conversations with your kids
Open and meaningful conversations are a great way to foster a strong relationship.
25 conversation starters for kids to use as a family
Check out our conversation starters for kids, designed to help families connect.
How to build resilience in children: 8 tips for parents and carers
How can we prepare our kids to better face and recover from challenges?
How parents and carers can support children through bullying
Practical tips to help your child build confidence and resilience.
Wellbeing and digital technology are linked. Here’s what parents can do.
New research shows that tech impacts young people’s wellbeing.
Brain Bites for Parents & Carers
Screen time for kids
How much screen time should your kids have.
Anxiety in kids
How can help kids who worry too much.
How to help prevent depression in teens
Teenage depression is now more common than you might think, with 1 out of 4 people getting it before they turn 20.
How to parent a primary school aged child
How do you help your child develop into a well-adjusted adult.
How to parent a teen
Professor John Toumbourou discusses two approaches for parents and carers to create a positive and loving environment for their teenage children.
How to raise a resilient child
How do you raise a kid to face the difficulities in life with a positive mindset.
Inclusion and diversity at school
Professor John Toumbourou shares how to nurture inclusion and diversity at your school, and how it can help shape the future of your students.
Vapes, alcohol and drugs: How to keep teens safe
Professor John Toumbourou shares practical strategies for educators to address the use of vapes, alcohol, and drugs in schools.
Managing expectations and stress in young people
How much pressure should you put on your teenager to study.
How can I help my child learn?
We all have different learning styles. Andrew Fuller, clinical psychologist, discusses how to support students’ different learning styles.
What is anxiety in kids?
Clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller provides a biological perspective on anxiety and how we can influence our physiological response to it.
How can I build resilience in children?
Andrew Fuller, clinical psychologist, explores what we know about resilience and how to lay good foundations for resilient responses.
Why is my child so angry?
Andrew Fuller, clinical psychologist, explores what we know about resilience and how to lay good foundations for resilient responses.
How can I help my child learn?
We all have different learning styles.
