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Technology and teenagers

Technology is a central part of teenage life, and understanding the benefits and risks of tech use is key to helping your teen safely navigate life online. Below you'll find practical tips for managing your teen’s screen time, gaming habits and digital challenges.

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Teens and technology

Understand the importance of technology to teenagers and how most young people are using it.

Ask an expert: Teens and screen time

Psychologist and digital wellbeing expert Jocelyn Brewer answers common questions about teens and screens.

Ask an expert: Safe ways for teens to connect online

Teen content creator George and clinical psychologist Nasalifya share some of the ways teens can safely build community online.

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Teenagers and gaming

Learn why your teen plays video games and how this can impact their wellbeing.

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Do violent video games affect teens?

Violent video games are some of the most popular among gamers. Find out how they can affect teen wellbeing.

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Helping your teen deal with graphic content

Disturbing content can leave teens feeling upset long after they’ve seen it. But your being there to help them understand the issues they’ve found upsetting, or to work out whether they should watch the content at all, can go a long way in helping them to feel better.

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Image-based abuse: What to do if your teen’s nudes are shared

Sharing intimate content of someone without their consent is a crime known as image-based abuse (IBA). Learn how to report IBA, support your teen’s recovery and manage your own response.

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Managing your family's screen time

Learn some tips for how to do a family screen audit in preparation to set some technology rules.

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Help your teenager take a break from technology

Taking a break from technology is helpful for teens who need to de-stress and re-focus. Help your teenager slow down and switch-off with these tips for tech-life balance.

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Using technology responsibly

Teach your teenager to use technology responsibly so they can be safe and well online.

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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.

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Connect with your teenager through gaming

Playing videogames can be a social activity that allows you to bond with your teenager.

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Talking to your teenager about pornography

Talking to your child about porn may be awkward, but it’s a conversation you need to have.

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How to talk to your teenager about sexting

Your teen probably knows about sexting, but doesn't have all the facts. Here's some tips for talking to them about sexting.

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