Things to try: School, education and teenagers

Tips for supporting your teenager

There are a number of ways that you can support your teenager if they’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed at school. If you'd like to understand more about stress, go to our page on stress and teenagers.

Otherwise, see below for some ideas on how you can help your teenager through a hard time at school.

How to motivate your teen for school

If you’re the parent of a teenager who is having school motivation issues at the moment, here are a few ways to help.

Supporting your teenager to figure out what they want to do

When the stresses of high school come to an end, it can be a frustrating time for teens who have no idea what they want to do next.

girl sitting at table with father talking books open in front of her

What your teen needs to know about the future

The future of work is evolving rapidly; the experiences your teen will have can be stressful.

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

How to deal with school refusal

School refusal isn't just about wagging. ReachOut is here to help your family through this.

How Rubey managed Year 12 and life on the farm

We spoke to a young person living in regional NSW about juggling their year 12 exams and their life on the farm.

How to tackle the school system

Learn how to handle the ongoing pressures of school

a girl in school uniform walking down a path smiling with a backpack over her shoulder

10 tips for starting at a new school

Support your teenager through the transition to a new school.

Father and daughter arguing at dining table

Quiz: Reflecting on your expectations

Take this quick quiz to find out if you and your child are on the same page, and what you can do to make things easier for you both at results time.

Your checklist to help your teen transition to high school

A checklist for parents to help with the transition from primary to high school.

7 tips for managing exam stress

Top tips for parents and teens to manage exam stress.

How your teenager can manage distractions

Help your teenager manage distractions by utilising these tips.

Bullying at school: what to do if your child is struggling

Experiencing bullying at school is hard, but there are lots of ways you can support your teenager.

A free toolbox of handy health apps for your teenager

Learn about the free toolbox of handy health apps for your teenager.

How to manage expectations at results time

How you and your teenager can manage expectations at results time.