A safe, friendly space where children can read stories, learn about feelings, and know they are not alone.
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 — 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.
Real stories about real feelings — written by a kid who gets it.
Logan's first story — 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.
When my dad left, I thought I had to choose between my parents. I slowly learned that I didn't have to — and that what happened was not my fault. A story for any child going through family separation.
Read storySomewhere that was supposed to be safe no longer felt safe to me. I became frightened of ordinary things. This is my story about carrying fear and slowly learning I don't have to protect myself all by myself.
Read storyHelpful reads from the Friendship Centre blog, chosen especially for children and the people who care for them.
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Read articleAnxiety 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 — starting today.
Read articleApproximately 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.
Read article"My 7-year-old is explosive, loud and aggressive — 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.
Read articleSomewhere that was supposed to be safe no longer felt safe to me. I became frightened of ordinary things. This is my story about carrying fear, learning to explain it in my own way, and slowly finding that I do not have to protect myself all by myself. By Logan, age 13.
Read articleWhen my dad left, I thought I had to choose between my parents. I didn't know how I could choose one without hurting the other. This is my story about learning that I didn't have to — and that what happened was not my fault. By Logan, age 13.
Read article"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.
Read articleThe Friendship Centre offers free, friendly counselling for kids and young people. You don't have to figure it out alone.
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