Supporting your child to make responsible decisions
Find information about developing children and young people's skills to make informed choices and feel positive about their decisions.
As a parent, you know the impact of peer pressure on children and young people's decisions. You can help your child to develop decision-making skills, confidence and an understanding of the consequences of their choices. Taking responsibility for actions is an important step in a young person’s growth to maturity.
- Steps in the decision-making process
- Tips for talking to your child about peer pressure
- Make safe choices about alcohol and other drugs
- Make good lifestyle choices
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Alcohol and other drugs
Alcohol and the teenage brain
Find facts on the teenage brain and the effects of alcohol.
Teens: Alcohol & other drugs
Parents can access a range of support to talk about alcohol and other drugs with their children, offered by the Raising Children Network.
Parents & teenagers talk about alcohol abuse
An expert-reviewed video that depicts parents talking to their child about his alcohol abuse.
DARTA: Parenting style and its impact on alcohol and other drug use
Parents can discover more about their important role in educating their children about alcohol and drugs.
DARTA: Tips for parents of primary children around alcohol
Parents can find tips for promoting healthy attitudes towards alcohol for their children.
How to talk to your child about drugs
Access some suggestions about talking to a young child about drugs and healthy decisions.
Smoking and vaping
How to talk to your kids about vaping
Find advice and links that you can use for a conversation with your child about vaping.
Vaping resources hub for parents and carers
Find strategies that you can use to help protect your children from vaping, and advice about support to help your child quit vaping.
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