Teenagers

Keeping kids to the school routine and driving them to sports and parties can be exhausting, says Michelle Mitchell, but parents carry an even heavier weight.

‘Schoolies’ are a rite of passage for many young Australians. Western Sydney University Professor of Nursing Alison Hutton offers them her top tips for keeping it safe and stress free.

Three new studies look at what teens are curious about and what kind of responses they hope for in talking with friends and family.

How to deal with the hurt when your teenager pulls away from you, how online gaming leads to online gambling, and helping your kids transition to high school.

How an 'exit strategy' can help your teen stay safe when things go south, the life-changing impact of an autism diagnosis for teens, and why Pamela Allen is still writing storybooks at the age of 90.

High school students encounter a range of unique challenges, but a growing series of books is stepping in to provide them with the essential tools for academic success and personal growth.

It can be a challenging conversation, but parents must talk to their children about their experiences of sexism and misogyny in school, writes Dr Catherine Smith.

To allow teens to become the best adults they can be, family researcher Ellen Galinsky says we must reframe the way we view the teenage years.

A new study finds that learning to be more supportive and kind to themselves can protect teens who are struggling, writes Karen Bluth.