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As a parent, it's important to play a supporting role in all aspects of your child's life, including school, home and in their passions. This can be difficult as your child transitions from being a child to a teenager and as they experience emotional changes. Find articles below for advice on supporting your child.

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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

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.

Mother and daughter sitting with each other with dog.

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My child's education

What parents want vs what teens want

As a parent there are things you can do to support your teen to achieve success.

Man and teenager do some gardening

Communicating

How can parents talk to teens?

Talking to your teen can be a challenge, hear from recent graduates about how they want parents to talk to them.

Mother helps son with homework

Find their Spark

Building their spark

As a parent there are things you can do to help your teen at school.

Mother and daughter sitting with each other with dog.

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My child

How to help my teen grow up

Learn how to help your teen grow by finding the right balance to give teen freedom and keep them safe.

Man and son plant herbs in garden

My child

How to build confidence and self esteem in a teenager

Build your teen’s confidence to support them to take on new challenges.

Mother helps son with homework. She is smiling.

My child

Making a difference

Is your child struggling at school? There are things you can do as a parent to support your teen to achieve success in education and life.

Teens playing basketball

What success looks like

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 with simple tips and strategies.

Nathan Wallis Neuroscience Educator building good habits

My child

Good habits and routines for teens

Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis explains how good habits and routines can help your teen develop good decision making.