Parenting teenagers can be challenging. The teenage years can be a confusing time for your child - surges of hormones, pressure from friends, body changes, developing independence and struggling to find their own identity. They are no longer a child but not yet an adult.
There are more articles you can read to find out more about parenting teens
BBC- seven things a parent should know about adolescent behaviour
Coram Family lives – teen violence at home
Coram Family Lives ~ Teenagers
This podcast explores the science behind the teenage brain
Visit the Online information sessions for you and your pre-teen or teenager
Family Lives was formed over forty years ago by volunteers, with the aim of ensuring that all parents had somewhere to turn before they reached crisis point. We know that the right support at the right time makes all the difference.
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YoungMinds Parents Helpline offers advice to parents and carers. If you’re worried about your child or young person’s mental health or wellbeing, you can speak to us over the phone or chat to us online. Our Helpline provides detailed information, advice and support to parents or main carers of children and young people aged 25 or under. It is available across the UK and is completely free.
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Coram Family Lives was formed over forty years ago by volunteers, with the aim of ensuring that all parents had somewhere to turn before they reached crisis point. They know that the right support at the right time makes all the difference.
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Caritas Wirral family Support Services has a dedicated team of experienced staff and volunteers, with excellent knowledge of local services and support networks. We are running a 4-week Talking Teens Parenting Programme. For future dates – please contact the service for details.
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We know we can’t solve all your troubles, but we can give you tools to help. It can be hard…
Visit OrganisationWhen thinking about your relationship with your teen….
What are you already doing that you want to carry on doing?
What have you learned that you could try today?
What do you want to do next?
