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As a parent, sometimes it is hard to know about every topic and be aware of and knowledgeable about all things. We are not walking ‘GOOGLES’ as much as our children might think we are.

So we are here to help you get ‘wised up’ and supported about some of those tougher topics. We have sought resources from these incredible experts so you can continue to have the important conversations with each member of your family.

We want you to know that the Table Talk Cafe is also a place to connect with others and build community and for you to know that you are not alone and there is support and help for you.

Common Concerns

Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and resilience specialist with a particular interest in the early years and adolescence. Learn more

Happy Families

Dr Justin Coulson is the co-host and parenting expert on Channel 9’s “Parental Guidance”, the founder of happyfamiles.com.au, and one of Australia’s most trusted parenting experts. Learn more

Cyber Safety Solutions

Susan McLean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years. Widely known as the ‘cyber cop’ she was the first Victoria Police Officer appointed to a position involving cyber safety and young people. Learn more

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Office of the eSafety Commissioner 04:30

More Parenting Resources and Topics

Online gaming, Screen time

Online gaming and too much screen time can impact our children and it is important that we can support our children to understand what is enough and too much.

Body Safety and Consent

From a young age, it is important we educate our children in body safety and consent. There is none better than Jayneen Sanders - you can find more here.

Puberty and growing up

Understanding puberty and growing up can be a tough journey. There is none better than Michelle Mitchell to help explain it. Click for resources.

Sexual orientation

Considering LGBTIQA+ is a big conversation. We hope this resource can help you navigate this.

Racism, Tolerance and acceptance, discrimination

In Australia we have many different cultures and we should all strive for unity. Racism divides communities and families. Here is a resource to help with this conversation.

Peer pressure

Peer pressure is still something that causes our young men and women to do things that they otherwise may not, just to fit in. Here is a resource to help support this conversation.

Relationships, Dating and Sex

This is something that is very important to discuss as your children come of age. Teaching them how to be a good mate for the other and understanding sex will help them to make the best choice at the right time. Here is a resource to have that conversation.

Feelings and emotions

Understanding emotions and feelings help us to grow in empathy and self understanding. This resource will hopefully help your conversation about this.

Body image

Understanding that you and your kids are enough and they are perfect as they are is important. This builds resilience and mental strength. Embracing this is part of the conversation. This resource can help.

Role models and who they look up to

In a world of influencers it is hard to know who to follow and who to look up to and why. This article will hopefully help you navigate this conversation.

Self esteem, self confidence, self care, self acceptance

Building you on the inside and believing in yourself is an important conversation. This resource can help.