Image of a mother and two teens going on a bush walk. The teenage girl and the mother are laughing while looking left towards the teenage boy, who is laughing loudly.

Self-care and teenagers

We all know that we should be doing regular self-care, but whether or not it happens is a totally different story. Figure out how to make it a priority in your family and get some ideas on the types of things you can all be doing.

160301_062_mother and son smiling

Self-care for parents and teens

Learn about self-care and how you and your teens can take care of yourselves.

Mum looking happily into the distance on the couch holding a cup of tea

How to cope when you feel like a bad parent

If you’re feeling like a bad parent, here’s how to care for yourself and your teen at the same time.

Image of a teenage girl smiling with dad and another teenager in a kitchen.

How to make self-care a family priority

Self-care can be hard to prioritise. Get it front and centre for your family with these tips.

reachout_whatkindofselfcareisrightforyou_resize for thumbnail

What kind of self-care is right for you?

Do this quiz and get some self-care ideas that suit you!

lady

What parents think about...self-care

The best way to look after others is to look after yourself. We had a chat to some parents talk about what self-care and wellbeing mean to them.

anna sidis why your teenager needs self care

Why your teenager really needs self-care

Anna Sidis explains why self-care is important for teenagers and gives some practical tips.

looking after yourself

How do you relax and unwind?

Hear about how Parkes locals practise self-care to relax and unwind.

Related topics

Teenage wellbeingTeaching your teens resilienceHow to be a supportive parent to your teenager
ReachOut home
Aboriginal flagTorres Strait islander flagRainbow flagAustralian flag

We acknowledge the traditional owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present. We recognise connection to Country as integral to health and wellbeing.

We acknowledge people with lived experience of mental ill-health and recovery and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters.

ReachOut values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

Aboriginal flagTorres Strait islander flagRainbow flagAustralian flag

We acknowledge the traditional owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present. We recognise connection to Country as integral to health and wellbeing.

We acknowledge people with lived experience of mental ill-health and recovery and the experience of people who have been carers, families, or supporters.

ReachOut values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

© ReachOut Australia 2025

Terms and conditions | Privacy policy