Parenting and children's mental health

A parent's support can have an immediate and positive effect on their children's mental health. Here's how to encourage good mental health and spot signs of mental health issues.

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What Were We Thinking!

Jean Hailes' free app, What Were We Thinking!, provides information to help new parents. It is available from the Apple iOS Store.

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What is adoption?

Adoption permanently transfers the legal rights and responsibilities of being a parent from the child’s birth parents to the adoptive parents. Learn more here.

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Going to school

Links to information about going to school - a guide for parents.

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How to support children coping with a family break-up, separation or divorce

Children may feel upset and angry when their parents separate. Learn tips for supporting children affected by separation or divorce.

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Your baby and the first few weeks

The first few weeks at home with your newborn can be an exciting but daunting time, particularly if you are new parents. Find out what care and support are available to you after you leave hospital.

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Keeping your kids safe

Get some tips on how to teach your child to recognise suspicious behaviour and what to do about it.

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Healthy things to do with your kids these school holidays

Check out these healthy activity ideas if you're struggling to find things to do with your children these school holidays.

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CT scans - information for parents and carers

Providing parents and carers with information about CT scans.

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Parenting tips after family break-up, separation or divorce

When a relationship ends, you still need to continue parenting in a positive and cooperative way. Find out more about parenting tips for separated or divorced parents.

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CT scans - information for dental practitioners and their patients

Information supporting dental healthcare professionals to talk with parents and carers about CT scans.

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Pregnancy

Discover more about health topics relevant to pregnant women and parents-to-be, such as pregnancy tests, morning sickness, pre-eclampsia and labour.

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Diagnosis of ADHD

An ADHD diagnosis is usually made by a specialist paediatrician or child psychiatrist who assesses the child's behaviour, interviewing parents and teachers.

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A safe sports environment for children

Learn how sporting groups and parents can provide an environment that is safe, supportive and fair for children who play sport.

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Childcare, school exclusions, and COVID-19

Frequently asked questions on COVID-19 (coronavirus) for parents and carers regarding childcare and school.

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HeadCheck App

The HeadCheck App is a concussion app to assist parents, first aiders, trainers and coaches to recognise and manage recovery of concussion in kids. Learn more here.

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Kids' health

Discover more about health topics relevant to kids and their parents and carers, such as fever and high temperature, medicines, vomiting, mental health and chickenpox.

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Babies' and toddlers' health

Knowing and understanding the health risks of young children is an important part of being a parent. Learn about health issues like breastfeeding, croup and fevers in young children.

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Causes of autism

It's normal for parents to want to know what lead to their child's autism, and experts still don't know what causes it. There may be a genetic link.

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Get the answers to your postnatal depression questions

Perinatal anxiety and depression (often called postnatal depression) is incredibly common among mums and dads, but many new parents don't speak up or get the help they need.

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Blood types

Your blood type, or blood group, is decided by the genes you inherit from your parents. Find out why being given the wrong type of blood can be very dangerous.

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Why 4 in 10 mothers stop breastfeeding by 6 months

Most new parents know 'breast is best', but while more than 9 out of 10 babies are breastfed at birth, few mums are breastfeeding exclusively 5 months later.

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a name given to a range of conditions. Learn more about FASD and the risks with drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

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Cloning

Cloning makes use of technology to create an exact genetic copy of a living cell, tissue or organism.

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CT scans - information for radiographers and medical imaging providers

Information to support medical imaging services undertaking specialised scanning on children and young people.

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Teenage aggression and arguments

Find out how to cope with heated arguments with your teenager, and what to do if they become aggressive or even violent towards you.

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Guide to genetic disorders

Problems with genes can cause health or development problems. Some genetic disorders affect people from birth, others develop later in life. Learn more from a trusted source.

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Supporting Red Nose Day saves little lives

Every day in Australia, 9 infants or children die suddenly and unexpectedly. The aim of Red Nose Day is to reduce this number to zero. Here's how you can help.

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Personality disorders: symptoms, diagnosis, causes

Every personality disorder has its unique symptoms and behaviours. Someone may display some of these traits but not have a personality disorder diagnosis.

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a common, inherited genetic condition that can cause chronic lung and liver disease. Treatment can slow down the progress of the disease. Learn more here.

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