Teenagers
Adolescence is a time of change for parents and children. Teenagers want more independence and the chance to test out their own values and beliefs. As teenagers choose to spend more time with their friends, parents can worry that they are losing the closeness they enjoyed in earlier years. Parent Line can help parents navigate this confusing and challenging developmental stage.
How to Address Toxic Masculinity and Encourage Positive Masculinity in Children
Many parents and carers are concerned about their children being exposed to toxic masculinity—whether online, at school, or among peers.
Supporting a child when someone they know is self-harming
When a child learns that a friend is thinking of harming themselves, it can shake their sense of safety. Learn about what parents can expect and ways you can support your child.
Social Media Age Limit: Practical Tips for Parents Navigating the Transition
As Australia introduces restrictions on social media platform access for children, many parents and carers are wondering how this will impact their children, and what they can do to support them through the transition.
Survival tips for stressed parents
Parenting teenagers can be very challenging and the family home can seem like a battleground at times. Parents often feel like they are ‘walking on eggshells’ to try and keep the peace. To…
Online gaming and your children
Parent Line receives thousands of calls from parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s online gaming. Concerns are wide-ranging, including worries about exposure to violent and…
Transition to high school
Transitioning to high school can be an exciting time and full of new experiences, but it can also be worrying and challenging for many young people. These worries are all normal. High school also…
Some concerns that parents and carers of teenagers face include…
- Mental health issues (including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and stress)
- School and study issues (transitioning into high school, coping with the HSC, school-related anxiety and school refusal)
- Managing appropriate technology use
- Online gaming or social media
- Alcohol and drug issues, including vaping
- Friendship issues
- Dating concerns
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Loss of connection and positive relationship between teenager and parent
- And lots more!