Tips for supporting your teenager
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 the forum, to hear their tips or share your own experience.
Otherwise, see below for our supportive parenting tips.
Free parenting support from a professional
Find out about our free online coaching service and how we can help you be the parent you want to be. Read more
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. Read more
Parents as positive role models
It’s important to think about how to be a positive role model for your child as they go through adolescence. Read more
How to support your child's dreams
Rebecca Hatch is a singer/songwriter from Western Sydney and Tammy is her Mum and Manager. Rebecca and Tammy chat about the importance of open communication, honesty, and supporting what your child is passionate about. Read more
How to support your teen around January 26
January 26, or 'Australia Day,' can be a tough time. Here's some tips on how to support your teenager. Read more
@taokat's 5 tips for being a single mum
Forum member @taokat shares her experience of being a single mum and some tips for how to make it work. Read more
Teenagers moving out of the family home
Hear from Brianna and Tim on moving out of home and changing family dynamics. Read more
Dealing with disturbing content
From Netflix to YouTube, we give you the tools to approach disturbing content with your teenager. Read more
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. Read more
Raising an emotionally intelligent child
Emotional intelligence can help your child manage and express themselves more effectively. Read more