Teenagers

Best of the Web: Why you should listen to your mother, and more
How a mum’s advice in high school continues to guide as an adult, the four things for a healthy, affordable lunchbox, and the power of guided play in education.

We weren’t prepared: Year 6 group chats
As our tweens head into year six, many likely received a phone for the first time. Here, tween and teen parenting author and speaker Michelle Mitchell, shares valuable tips for families navigating the unique challenges this can bring.

How your teen can use the summer break for career exploration
Are you noticing that your teenager is starting to show interest in various career paths? Expert in careers, Helen Green, shares ideas on how they can pursue opportunities during the summer holiday.

Best of the Web: Does birth order shape personality, and more
Is there any truth to birth order stereotypes, 'teen-ternity' leave for parents, and why your kids are better behaved for other people.

Teen depression: What parents can do to support their teen
Think your teen is depressed? Here, Louise Birrell, Andrew Baillie, Erin Kelly and Maree Teesson share how to get them help and what treatment options may be available.

How to be the one they come to when things feel big
'Can I talk to you?' It's a phrase parents hope to hear, but how do you let your child know you are there for them? Karen Young, psychologist and creator of Hey Sigmund, shares how parents can show children they can come to them with the big things.

Best of the Web: ‘Good enough parenting’, and more
What is 'good enough parenting'? The angelic faces of children watching screens, and why our teens are embracing LinkedIn.

Helping your child during the current situation in the Middle East
Our young people will likely hear about the unfolding situation in the Middle East either through their social media feeds or overhearing adults. Clinical psychologists Dr Judith Locke and Dr Danielle Einstein share tips on how parents can support their children.

Best of the Web: How to respond when your child swears, and more
What to do when your child drops a swear word, why there's nothing to fear about Netflix's Sex Education, and the six things Dutch parents never do.