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.

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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.

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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.

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How David supported his daughter through the bushfires

David shares how he supported his teenage daughter, Ruby, through the bushfires.

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How to relieve stress for teenagers

Activity, good food and good sleep can help reduce stress and cope when stressful events occur.

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Does my teenager need professional help?

Psychologist Anna Sidis explains the difference between normal teenager behaviour and mental health conditions.

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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.

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How to make self-care a family priority

Self-care can be hard to prioritise. Get it front and centre for your family with these tips.

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What kind of self-care is right for you?

Do this quiz and get some self-care ideas that suit you!

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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.

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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.

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Dealing with financial stress

If tensions are high between you and your teenager because money is tight, there are some tools and strategies available that may help you.

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Your guide to connecting with parents and carers online

Get support and chat to other parents and carers in our peer support forums.

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