Helping your teen cope after a natural disaster
Living through a natural disaster, like a bushfire, can create a lot of uncertainty and fear, and is often associated with loss and a period of rapid change from normal life. You can help your teen by being open to any stress this may cause and taking steps to help them manage it. It's important to look after your own wellbeing during this time too.
Helping your teen deal with the stress of a natural disaster
You can help your teen by being open to any stress bushfires may cause and taking steps to help them manage it.
Helping your teen deal with the emotional impact of the bushfires
Learn how to help your teen manage the emotions that may come up from dealing with the bushfires.
How David supported his daughter through the bushfires
David shares how he supported his teenage daughter, Ruby, through the bushfires.
What is peer work and how can it help my teen?
Father of five Marty sits down with Emily, Peer Work Team Leader at ReachOut, to discuss some common questions parents and carers have about what peer work is and how it can help teens.
Getting professional help for your teenager
A guide to mental health support options for teens and how to choose the right ones.
What kind of self-care is right for you?
Do this quiz and get some self-care ideas that suit you!
Helping your teen cope with bad world news
Hearing about bad world news can be stressful for your teen. Get some tips on how to help them think critically about and cope with bad world news.
How to support a teenager who experiences climate anxiety
If your teen has climate anxiety (chronic stress and anxiety about climate change) here’s how to support them.