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There’s a lot to juggle when it comes to parenting teens, but you don’t need to do it all on your own. Join ReachOut as we work with a diverse range of professionals whose expert advice can help to guide you through tricky situations with your teen.

Ask an expert: Teens and screen time

Psychologist and digital wellbeing expert Jocelyn Brewer answers common questions about teens and screens.

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Ask an expert: Teens and dating

Sexologist and mother-of-two, Jayne McCartney answers your questions about teen romantic relationships and modern teen dating customs.

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Ask an expert: Supporting teens to cope with distressing world events

Clinical psychologist Nasalifya Namwinga offers advice on how to support teens following a distressing world event.

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Ask an expert: Exam stress and neurodiversity

Neuroaffirmative psychologist Kate Plumb answers common questions parents and carers have about supporting neurodivergent teens through exam stress.

Ask an expert: Does social media cause poor body image?

GP and mum-of-two Dr Preeya Alexander breaks down the relationship between social media and teen body image.

Ask an expert: Keeping teens safe online

Actor and comedian Peter Rowsthorn and his teen daughter Billie chat about how to keep teens safe online.

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Yarn with an expert: How mob mindfulness can help your teen feel strong

Hear from Darug/Dharawal woman and mental health expert Jenny Holmes on how teens can practise mob mindfulness and strengthen their connection to Country.

Ask an expert: Safe ways for teens to connect online

Teen content creator George and clinical psychologist Nasalifya share some of the ways teens can safely build community online.

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Ask an expert: Getting support for online bullying

Helping your teenager deal with online bullying can be tough. Learn a ReachOut Parents Coach's top strategies for supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

Ask an expert: Teaching your teen good money habits

How should you teach your teen about budgeting, credit cards and the benefits of saving? We spoke to financial expert Glen James to find out.

Ask an expert: Parties and teenagers

We ask the experts about practical tips on handling high school parties with your teenager and how to keep them safe.

Ask an expert: Drugs, teenagers and peer pressure

We ask Australian drug prevention experts the questions parents ask the most about drugs and peer pressure.

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