Teenagers

Parenting a teenager can be daunting for many, changes in your child’s behaviour as they mature may present new challenges.  Teenagers are so much more “connected” than we were when we were young and most parents will need some advice on support on how to make sure their teenager is safe and happy in an online world. Along with the advice n this page – check our internet safety page for further guidance.

 

Self Esteem

The Dove self esteem project is a wonderful resource see this link for more information

https://www.dove.com/uk/dove-self-esteem-project/help-for-parents/uniquely-me-a-tool-to-help-build-positive-body-confidence.html

 

Internet Matters guide and resource centre

https://www.internetmatters.org/resources/

 

Parentzone guides

https://parentzone.org.uk/advice/parent-guides

 

Vodaphone digital parenting

https://www.vodafone.co.uk/mobile/digital-parenting

 

Childnet online safety agreement

https://www.childnet.com/ufiles/Online-safety-agreement.pdf

 

Action for Children 
Parent Talk offers free, down-to-earth advice for parents of children aged 0-19. All content is written or curated by Action for Children’s parenting coaches. It’s based on their experiences working with children, young people and their families.
They have an online one to one chat service available for when you need a bit more support.
https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/

 

Relate 
Advice on a range of topics including how to communicate effectively with your teenager, sex and relationships and drugs and alcohol.
Relate

 

Teenagers and social media
CWMT Social Media
 

Self Harm 

CWMT Self-harm
 

Parents guide to depression

CWMT Depression
 

Support for pupils and parents during GCSEs

https://www.cwmt.org.uk/exam-wellbeing
 

Eating Problems

Young Minds Eating problems
 

Bullying

Young Minds Bullying
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