Teenagers

How to manage exam season
Final school exams are typically seen as a very intense period of preparation. But it is also important to rest during this time if you want to maximise your performance, writes Paul Ginns.

How to survive and thrive in exams, from Andrew Fuller
Leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller provides strategies for students to cope with exam anxiety and perform at their best, in one of his most popular articles on The Parents Website.

When Life Sucks, from Dr Jo Prendergast
Supporting your teen's mental health can come with challenges. In this extract from her new book, parent and psychiatrist Dr Jo Prendergast shares practical tools to help make life a little lighter and support your teen towards a healthy headspace.

How to help your teen be a good person
Instead of just surviving the teenage years, parents have an opportunity to help their teen grow and to strengthen their relationship, writes Eden Pontz.

Best of the Web: How to be a supportive adult in a child’s life, and more
Tips on how to be a child's favourite adult. What is the International Baccalaureate? And are you an 'orchid' or 'dandelion' parent?

Best of the Web: When your teen asks for non-alcoholic beer, and more
What to consider when your teen asks for a non-alcoholic beer or wine, self-care tips for parents from mental health experts and how to help young people with dyslexia.

What parents can do about sibling conflict
Families with multiple children will likely experience sibling conflict at some point, writes Dr Deborah Trengove. Here she shares what parents can do to help restore calm to the household.

How to talk to kids about the cost-of-living crunch
Discussing financial realities with the children in your family? Rachael Sharman shares ways to do so without freaking them out.

Has your teen been fired from their casual job? Tips to support them
Part-time work can be great for your teen's development. But what happens when things don't work out? Careers expert Helen Green offers tips and advice on how parents and carers can help.