Everyday issues

Every day we face challenges and tough times that can impact our mental health and wellbeing. In this section you will find information on some of the common issues that teenagers face. There are also practical tips and guides on supporting your teenager.

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Words you need to know - Everyday issues

A glossary of services, people and terms you might come across about everyday issues.

What you need to know about the effects of cyberbullying on teens

Learn about what you can do if online behavior gets nasty, and how you can help your teenager.

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Teenage bullying

Learn about what bullying is, the effects and how it can impact your teenager.

How to help a teen who doesnt want to go to school

School refusal and your teen

School refusal is a difficult experience to go through for the whole family. Learn more about school refusal here, including what to look out for and strategies for how to manage it.

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What can I do if my teen shows bullying behaviour?

Learn about bullying behaviour and how to recognise if your child is bullying.

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Planning for the future with your teenager

Help your teenager navigate the world of work, finances and stress about the future.

Why is sleep important for teenagers?

Learn more about why sleep is important, how much sleep your teen needs, what can cause sleep issues, and what you can do to support better sleep.

Transition to high school for teenagers

The high school transition phase is when teenagers finish primary school and prepare to start secondary school.

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Single parenting with teenagers

Single or sole parenting can be rewarding but tricky to manage. You don't have to do it alone – here are some things that can help.

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How to support your teen with anger management

Dealing with an angry teen can make you feel out of your depth. Learn why teens get angry, when it becomes a problem and what you can do about it.

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The effects of domestic violence on teenagers

Learn about the impact of domestic violence on teenagers and how you can support them.

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Advice for separating and divorcing parents

Learn about how to make divorce and separation easier on your teenagers and yourself.

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Blended families with teenagers

Learn about blended families and step-parenting and how you can make change work for your teenagers.

How to help my teenager struggling with school

Learn about the different causes of stress at school and how to manage these hurdles more effectively.

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Understanding teenage drug use

Drugs can be a tricky topic to talk to your teen about. Here are the facts you need to know.

Stress in teenagers

It is important for teens to learn how to healthily manage stress. Here’s how to support a stressed teen.

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Understanding exam stress in teenagers

Find out what causes stress during exams, the signs of stress, and ways your teen can manage their wellbeing.

What is family conflict?

Conflict is a normal part of family life. Learn how to minimise conflict at home.

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Understanding teenage peer pressure

Peer groups play a large role in young people’s lives, particularly during adolescence.

Low self-esteem in teenagers

Understand self-esteem issues and ways to help your child feel more confident in themselves.

Risk-taking in teenagers

Not all risk taking is negative, some risky behaviour can have a positive impact on your teenager.

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Teenagers and alcohol

Learn the facts about the impact of alcohol and help minimise the harmful effects for you teenager.

Talking to your teenager about sex

Many teenagers are already thinking about sex. Find out what you need to know.

A parent's story about exam stress

How a father helped his daughter beat stress with sound strategies, communication and patience.

A parent's story about risk-taking

Read Lila's story about her son Dylan and his risk-taking behaviour.

A parent's story about self-control

Read Cate's story about her son Anthony and his self-control.

A teenager's story about family conflict

A teenager tells their story about respect and learning to build positive family relationships.