For Parents

Parents of teenagers need good information and better support to help them navigate this stage. Here you will find some ideas about how to understand your teenager better.

Teenagers and Sleep

Teenagers and Sleep

Many parents worry whether their sons and daughters are getting enough sleep – ‘Teenagers and Sleep’ is a webinar for parents.

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Parents of teenagers in China

Parents of teenagers in China

In 2021 I was contacted by a parenting organization in Beijing to tell me that they had arranged for my book “Why won’t my teenager talk to me?” to be translated into Chinese.  I was delighted, and not a little surprised. They asked if I would like a copy, and before...

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Parents and teenagers at a time of Coronavirus

Parents and teenagers at a time of Coronavirus

Contents A brief guide for parents Making sense of teenagers’ emotions Tips for parents Tips for teenagers A quiz for teenagers to complete   A brief guide for parents Being stuck at home for weeks on end will be a huge test for all families. Even if parents and young...

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My Teen Brain – 10 Things you need to know

My Teen Brain – 10 Things you need to know

The brain undergoes major change during the teenage years Until recently it was assumed that there was little further development in the brain after the end of childhood. However we now know that the brain continues to change and develop all through adolescence. In...

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