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Learning from failure
You can help your teen to self-regulate their emotions by talking to them about the failure
Parent-teenager relationships
A positive parent-teenager relationship starts with understanding your teen and the challenges that they may be facing at both school and in life. Take a look at the articles below for advice on building a better relationship with your teen, ways to support them at school and in life, and ways to nurture their passions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Talking to schools
How to talk to the school as a parent
Learn how to talk to the school your child attends so you can work together to get the support your child needs and help them succeed.
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My child
My teenager won’t leave their bedroom
Get them up, get them moving, get them talking and celebrate the wins.
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My child
Learning from failure
You can help your teen to self-regulate their emotions by talking to them about the failure
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Talking to schools
How to talk to your child’s school
When you talk to your child’s school, you can work together to get your teen the help they need.
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Parent-teenager relationships
What to do if you think your child is being bullied
While it can be distressing to learn your child is being bullied, it’s important you let your child know that you take bullying seriously and will support them to report it to their school.
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My child's education
How to help your child with their school work
Tips and information on how to help your child with their school work.
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My child's education
What your child needs to succeed at school
When your child is happy and healthy they can make the most of their time at school. There are ways you can help your child succeed at school.
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My child's education
Five ways positive friendships can help your child at school and in life
Belonging promotes positive mental health, physical wellbeing and a better focus on learning.
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