Teenagers and future stress

Your teenager is likely to have 17 different employers across 5 careers in their life. Pretty different to when you were young, huh? We've put together a bunch of resources that will help you prepare them for the journey and make sure they don't get too stressed out about the future.

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A parent's guide to life skills for teenagers

Father of five, Matthew, shares his top tips and life skills for helping teens prepare for the future.

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How to get your teen excited about the future

Learn how to help your teen overcome setbacks and look forward to the future.

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Practical strategies for managing exam stress

Support your teen with a range of strategies to help them manage their stress before, during and after exams.

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A GP's take: Supporting your teen with stress

Dr Bill Kefalas shares his top stress reduction tips and how GP's can help.

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Help your child develop coping skills for stress

Help your teenager to identify what is causing them stress, and what actions are within their control to manage it.

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Help your teenager develop their strengths

Use the VIA Survey to find out your teenager’s strengths and ReachOut tips to build on them.

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Teach your teenager independence for the future

Learn ways to encourage your child to be confident, independent and responsible.

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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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Mindsets and learning from failure

Teach your teenager to learn from failure and help them develop a growth mindset for success.

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Should I help my teenager get a job?

Leanne Hall, psychologist, answers the question 'Should I help my teenager get a job?

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Teaching your teen good money habits

How should you teach your teen about budgeting, credit cards and the benefits of saving? We spoke to financial expert Glen James to find out.

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How to support your child's dreams

Rebecca and Tammy chat about the importance of open communication, honesty, and supporting what your child is passionate about.

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What to do if your teen is stressed about the future

When teens are nearing the end of high school, it’s normal for them to feel stressed about the future. Get tips on how to help them manage their stress during this key time in their lives.

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How to build resilience in your teenager

Resilient teenagers recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep going in the face of adversity.

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Stories about what happens after high school

Hear from four families about what they did after exams and high school

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