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Supportive parenting and teenagers

There are a number of things that you can do to be a supportive parent to your child. If you'd like to understand more about the importance of being a supportive parent, read our fact sheet on supportive parenting and teenagers. Or you may want to chat to other parents in theforum, to hear their tips or share your own experience.

Otherwise, see below for our supportive parenting tips.

How to be a supportive parent to your teenager

Understand how to support your child through adolescence.

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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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.

Helping your teen cope with change

Are you wondering how you can support your teen through times of change? Here are our best tips to help you and your teen cope.

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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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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.

Help your teen figure out what they want

It can be a frustrating time for teens who have no idea what they want to do after high school.

How to help your teen when they’re feeling lonely and isolated

When your teen feels lonely or isolated, they need you more than ever. Get some tips on how to support them through.

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What to do when your teen withdraws from you

Learn why your teenager is withdrawn, how to help them and how to figure out when they need further support.

Raising an emotionally intelligent child

Emotional intelligence can help your child manage and express themselves more effectively.

Supporting an intersex teenager

Get info on what it means to be intersex, and how you can best support an intersex teen, in this guide from ReachOut Parents.

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What is parents coaching?

Find out about our free online coaching service and how we can help you be the parent you want to be.

Teenagers moving out of the family home

Hear from Brianna and Tim on moving out of home and changing family dynamics.

Quiz: What's your parenting super power?

Take this quiz to discover your natural parenting style. Work through the different scenarios to reveal your strengths, and learn how to use each of the parenting styles to support your teenager.

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What parents think about...staying relevant

Staying relevant as your kids grow older can be a challenge so we spoke to a bunch of parents to get their top tips.

Managing COVID-19 within your household

Whether it’s you or a family member who has tested positive, our strategies will help your family feel prepared, informed and, most importantly, okay.

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Helping your teen adjust to living with COVID-19

As we learn to live with COVID-19, your teen might have trouble adjusting to being back at school or out in the community. Learn how you can support them here.