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Stay in the know and keep your teen safe on social media using our tips below.

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Encourage positive online behaviour

Social media can be a positive space for your teen if they use it right. ​Learn how to practise positive online behaviour and teach your teenager to do the same.

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How to communicate effectively with your teenager

Psychologist Clare Rowe explains how to communicate effectively with your teenager.

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Self-esteem and social media

Find out why social media can impact a teenagers self-esteem and how you can support your teenager.

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Help your teen manage their social media usage

Most parents are worried about their teenager’s use of social media. Here are some practical ways to help your teen develop good social media habits.

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Helping your teen deal with graphic content

Disturbing content can leave teens feeling upset long after they’ve seen it. But your being there to help them understand the issues they’ve found upsetting, or to work out whether they should watch the content at all, can go a long way in helping them to feel better.

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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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Why your teenager really needs self-care

Anna Sidis explains why self-care is important for teenagers and gives some practical tips.

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Stay up to date with social media

Keeping across the latest social media trends and platforms is a great way to ensure your teen is staying safe online.

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Setting healthy boundaries with your teenager

How to set boundaries that help your child gain independence, remain safe and make sound decisions.

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Parents as positive role models

Learn how to be a good role model for your child as they go through adolescence.

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