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 top tips on what you can do to be a supportive parent to your child.
Being a good role model for your teenager
It’s important to think about how to be a positive role model for your child as they go through adolescence. 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
Moving away from 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
Help your teenager develop emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence can help your child manage and express themselves more effectively. Read more
Help your teenager develop their strengths
Raise a happy, confident and independent teenager by supporting them to develop their character strengths. Read more