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Kids Corner

Stories for Kids

A safe, friendly space where children can read stories, learn about feelings, and know they are not alone.

Friendship Centre Kids Counselling
Logan β€” Kids Counsellor at Friendship Centre
Logan β€” Trainee Kids Counsellor

Meet Logan

Hi! I'm Logan. I'm a kid just like you, and I love sharing stories about feelings, friendships, and the big stuff that can sometimes feel really hard to talk about.

Sometimes life can feel confusing or scary β€” and that's okay. Reading stories and knowing other kids feel the same way can really help. I hope my stories make you feel a little less alone.

Logan's Stories

Stories written just for kids

Real stories about real feelings β€” written by a kid who gets it.

The Little Guy

Logan's first story β€” a tale written especially for kids about the big feelings that can sometimes feel really hard to carry. Read it online or download your own copy.

Articles for Families & Kids

Helpful reads for families

Helpful reads from the Friendship Centre blog, chosen especially for children and the people who care for them.

Child Development

Foundations for Early Childhood Development: Practical Guidance for Counsellors

Early childhood (birth–5 years) is a sensitive period in which caregiver relationships and early experiences shape cognitive, socioemotional, motor, and identity outcomes. This guide synthesises evidence across five key domains and provides practical strategies counsellors can use with families.

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Family

A letter to a Father who openly flirts in front of his sons

A son's honest reflection on what it means to watch a father dishonour a mother β€” and how a boy becomes a man by choosing a different path.

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Kids Counselling

Anxiety in Children β€” what to look for and how to help

Anxiety in children is more common than many parents realise, and it often hides in plain sight. Maria shares what to look for, what causes it, and the practical steps you can take at home β€” starting today.

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Child Development

Bullying in Schools: Tips and Tools for Effectively Combatting the Crisis

Approximately one in four Year 4 to Year 9 Australian students reported being bullied every few weeks or more often. Schools must be prepared to address bullying with a broad range of intervention support methods. By Maria Sarina.

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Family

I have a powerful child!

"My 7-year-old is explosive, loud and aggressive β€” and I'm constantly second-guessing my parenting." A letter from a mother of five, and Maria's response on understanding the child who doesn't fit the mould.

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Family

I miss my kids β€” support for fathers navigating parental alienation

"I have not seen my children for 12 months. There is not much support for men." A letter from a father in pain, and Maria's response on legal rights, practical steps, and finding support.

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