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How and when to talk to my teen’s teacher
Talking to your teen’s teacher ensures your teen is supported both at home and school
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How do I help my teen deal with change?
Change can be particularly overwhelming for a young person as they experience significant...
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Respecting others
Talk about and model your actions to help your child understand respectful relationships
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How to set rules and limits for your teen
Establish healthy rules and expectations to ensure your teens safety, development, and...
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Why does my teen act the way they do?
Learn five ways to help bridge the gap with your teenager
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Helping your teen thrive in an online world
Help your teen understand the risks they may face online and what they can do to reduce...
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Motivation and your teen
Motivating your teen can be a challenge. Hear from recent graduates about what they think...
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What parents want vs what teens want
As a parent there are things you can do to support your teen to achieve success.
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How can parents talk to teens?
Talking to your teen can be a challenge, hear from recent graduates about how they want...
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How to help my teen grow up
Learn how to help your teen grow by finding the right balance to give teen freedom and...
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How to build confidence and self esteem in a teenager
Build your teen's confidence to support them to take on new challenges.
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Helping my child succeed in school and life
If your child is struggling at school, there's ways you can help your them find success...