What parents think about...

Hearing from other parents about how they've done things can be a great way to build your skills. Plus, let's be honest, parents are the best experts on parenting! We spoke to a group of different parents with teenagers at all different stages about a bunch of topics ranging from communication to sex!

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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.

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What parents think about chatting to teens

A group of parents share their tips for making chats with your teenager more than “yeah” and “nah”.

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What parents think about staying calm

Deep breaths, taking a break, star jumps...! Hear from parents about how to stay calm in an argument.

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What parents think about...drugs and alcohol

A group of parents share how they've chatted to their teenagers about drinking and drugs.

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What parents think about the sex talk

It might be awkward but you have to do it. Hear from parents about having the sex talk.

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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.

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