School TV – Positive Parenting Series

The landscape in which children are growing up has changed significantly, making the transition from childhood to adulthood more complex. There are many factors that contribute to this including the influence of technology, societal pressures and expectations and rising mental health issues. As a result, parenting strategies and approaches have had to evolve to address the growing challenges parents face today. 

Research shows that one of the most important protective factors in the lives of young people, is a close relationship with a supportive adult. Strong, positive parent-child relationships play an integral role in developing positive mental health and in the overall development and wellbeing in children (Emerging Minds, 2025). 

School TV has created a Positive Parenting Series to help arm parents with practical skills, knowledge and strategies to foster strong and positive familial relationships. Positive parenting focuses on creating a nurturing environment where children feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. By recognising a child’s needs, setting consistent boundaries and teaching life skills, parents can help children build resilience, self-esteem and a sense of responsibility (School TV, 2025).

To find out more about Positive Parenting strategies, please click here.

To access the Positive Parenting edition of SchoolTV, please click here.

To access more parenting resources including books, podcasts and videos, please click here.

Olivia Whelan
School Counsellor