I think my teen is depressed. How can I get them help?
Moody, withdrawn, down. These words are often used by parents of teens. And young people may say they feel so “depressed” about upcoming exams, or that the world is “just …
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Things Teens Ask: ‘What is wrong with me? I’m never happy and I hate school’
In our Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answers kids’ everyday questions, and today it’s talking to a teen who says ‘I’m never happy’. Hi, I was just …
Things Teens Ask: How can I say ‘no’ to drugs?
In our Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answers kids’ everyday questions, and today it’s a teen who wants to know how hard it is to say no …
Why sugar is so much worse for teenage brains
Teens are particularly drawn to rewards, including eating tasty foods high in fat and sugar. The effect of sugar on teenage brains can be significant. The rate of obesity is …
Why staying connected to our teenagers is tricky but important
Parenting teens can feel so daunting. With high rates of youth mental health diagnoses and persistent messages about adolescents’ desire for independence, we are searching for ways to support our …
How to navigate school holidays with high school kids
School holidays with high school kids is a very different challenge to when the kids were in primary school. The holiday program arrangements that once enabled parents to juggle work …