THE POPPET CENTRE

There was a time when a difficult day in the playground could, at least in theory, finish at the school gate. A child might come home bruised by a cruel comment, a friendship rupture or the humiliation of being left out, but home offered some physical distance from it. The bedroom door could close. Dinner happened. Tomorrow was another day. The online world has changed that geography.

When life throws challenges your way, especially those involving family dynamics and parenting, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. I’ve often found that reaching out for support is the first step toward clarity and calm. That’s why I want to share everything you need to know about how to contact The Poppet Centre, a trusted resource dedicated to helping families navigate modern challenges with warmth and expertise.

Are you a parent of a teen who seems permanently attached to a device? If so, you’re not alone and you’re certainly not overreacting if you occasionally wonder, “Are they safe with all of this?”

Are you parenting a child or teen who seems to live half their life online? Homework, gaming, chatting with friends, scrolling social media; it’s all part of growing up in a digital world.

Undistputably vaping has become one of the biggest challenges for any carer of a teenager today.

Cyberbullying happens when someone uses technology to hurt or tease others.

Discovering that your child is engaging in bullying behaviour can be distressing and requires immediate attention.

Bullying is a harmful behaviour that involves repeated aggression, intentional harm, or imbalance of power...

Self-harm refers to deliberate acts of injuring oneself, typically without the intention of causing death.