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Communicating

How to help your child with homework

Tips to help your teen learn better.

Mother and son in kitchen looking at homework

Father talks on phone

Parent-teenager relationships

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

Mother looking at son working on his laptop

My child

What exactly is a growth mindset?

Learn about what a growth mindset is and how it can help your teen succeed in school and life

Dad smiling watching son shoot a ball at the basketball hoop

My child

How do I help my teen deal with change?

Change can be particularly overwhelming for a young person as they experience significant changes for the first time

Father and son looking at each other while working in the garden

My child

Respecting others

Talk about and model your actions to help your child understand respectful relationships

Mum smiling at son who is doing school work at kitchen bench

My child

How to set rules and limits for your teen

Establish healthy rules and expectations to ensure your teens safety, development, and overall wellbeing

Woman and teenage girl sit in car. Teenage girl annoyed.

Communicating

Why does my teen act the way they do?

Learn five ways to help bridge the gap with your teenager

Girl sitting on couch on mobile phone

My child

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 the risks protect their safety.

Teens playing basketball

My child

Sport can’t help my teen at school, can it?

Learn more about the benefits of engaging in sport.

Student studying for exams

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My child's education

Does my teen need an ATAR and how do they get one?

Understanding ATAR and QCE and what they mean for your teen

Two young people reading a map in the bush with bikes

My child

Can The Duke of Ed help my teen at school?

Learn about how The Duke of Ed can help your teenager at school and in life

Student studying for exams

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My child

Motivation and your teen

Motivating your teen can be a challenge. Hear from recent graduates about what they think parents can do to help.