Media Releases

BoysTown - Parentline - Parents face Christmas strain (51Kb)

Financial and family stress can sometimes override the fun of Christmas causing the festive season to be a time of dread instead of joy for some parents.

BoysTown - Parentline - Illicit drugs not the only concern (54Kb)

This Drug Action Week (June 19 to 25) Parentline is warning parents that soft drugs such as tobacco, alcohol and prescription medications are often more commonly used by young people than harder, illicit drugs.

BoysTown - Parentline - Parentline's 15 year milestone (42Kb)

Parentline is celebrating National Families Week (May 15-21) with its own milestone, providing 15 years of crucial support and advice to families across Queensland and the Northern Territory.

BoysTown - Parentline - Dealing with disappointment (55Kb)

Shows such as Junior Masterchef and X Factor are drawing in millions of viewers and as the young participants reach finals week there will no doubt be plenty of tears and disappointments.

BoysTown - Parentline - Dealing with exam stress (53Kb)

Many teenagers are currently facing their end of year exams, which can mean stress for the students and for those who live with them.

BoysTown - Parentline - Talk about the hard stuff (55Kb)

This Drug Action Week (20-26 June) Parentline is urging parents and carers to talk to their teens about drugs and alcohol.

Strong families create strong kids

This Families Week (May 15 – 21) Parentline reminds parents that strong and positive families mean confident children who grow into confident adults.

Happy parents mean happy kids

During Mental Health Week (5-11 October) Parentline reminds stressed parents that by getting support they can not only help themselves but improve their relationships with their children.

Parents urged to take time out

This Families Week (May 11-17) Parentline is urging all parents and carers of children to make some time in their busy lives for their own wellbeing.