Assistant Principal- Wellbeing and Inclusion
Parenting Support Apps: Helpful Tools for Families
Parenting is rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Whether you're navigating bedtime routines, managing emotions, supporting learning at home, or simply looking for practical ideas, there are a range of trusted apps that can provide evidence-based advice and support. Here are a few highly regarded parenting apps that many families find helpful:
Raising Children Network
Developed by Australian parenting experts and supported by the Australian Government, the Raising Children Network offers reliable information for parents of children from birth to the teenage years. Families can access practical articles, videos and age-specific advice on topics including behaviour, wellbeing, sleep, learning and development.
Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a free mindfulness app designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults. It includes guided mindfulness activities, breathing exercises and sleep resources that families can use together to build resilience and emotional regulation.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
Triple P provides practical, research-based parenting strategies to help build positive relationships, encourage appropriate behaviour and support children's social and emotional development. The app includes helpful tips and tools that can be used in everyday family life.
The Fathering Project
The Fathering Project supports fathers and father figures to build strong, positive relationships with their children. The app offers parenting tips, conversation starters, activity ideas and resources that encourage meaningful family connections.
While apps can be a valuable source of information and ideas, they work best alongside conversations with your child's teacher, healthcare professionals and trusted support networks when additional guidance is needed.
By making use of these free and trusted resources, families can access practical support whenever and wherever they need it.