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Tips for supporting your teenager

There are a number of things you can try in order to help your teenager develop positive friendships. If you'd like to understand more about the importance of teen friendship, read our fact sheet on Friendships and teenagers.

Otherwise, see below for some top tips on what you can do to help your teenager make strong and lasting friendships.

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Tips to teach your teenager to be a good friend

Hear from other parents about how they teach their teenagers to develop positive friendships.

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How to help your teen when they’re feeling lonely

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

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Should I be worried my teen is making friends onli

With your teen spending so much time online, they're probably meeting and making new friends. Here's

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Talking to your teen about bad friendships

Learn how to support your teenager through negative peer relationships.

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Teenagers making friends - can parents help?

Figure out how you can support your shy or introverted teenager to build connections.

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