Tips for supporting your teenager
There are a number of things you can try in order to help your teenager have positive friendships. If you'd like to understand more about why friendships are so important in the teenage years, 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.
Teach your teenager to be a good friend
Hear from other parents about how they teach their teenagers to have positive friendships. Read more
Help your teenager recognise bad friendships
Learn how to support your teenager through negative peer relationships. Read more
Should I be worried my teen is making friends online?
With your teen spending so much time online, they're probably meeting and making new friends. Here's what you need to know. Read more
Teenagers making friends - can parents help?
Figure out how you can support your shy or introverted teenager to build connections. Read more