Tips for supporting your teenager
Low self-confidence is common and it's natural for you to worry about your child if it’s impacting their daily life. There are a number of things that you can try to help your teenager develop self-confidence. If you'd like to understand more about the impact a lack of self-confidence can have on teenagers, read our fact sheet on Self-confidence and teenagers.
Otherwise, see below for our top tips on what you can do to help your teenager develop self-confidence.
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How to approach an eating disorder
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Help your teenager feel more confident
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Teach your teenager to be independent
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A parent's story about self-confidence
Read Nick's story about his son Ben and their journey towards self-confidence. Read more