Teen Advice

Tweet-sized advice for teenagers leaving home

By Marianne Kavanagh, Jul 12, 2011

The empty-nest moment has arrived. Your teenager is about to spread his or her wings. So what advice can you give as a parent to this fledgling adult?

My teenaged son has few friends. What can I do to help him?

By Glynis Kozma, Jun 18, 2011

My son is 13 and in Year 8 at secondary school and although he is doing well academically, he has made few new friends compared to other children. I am worried that he is lonely. What can I do to help him?

Should my teen be working part-time? Will a job affect schoolwork?

By Glynis Kozma, May 18, 2011

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No sex please, we're your parents. Would you let your teen have sex under your roof?

By Glynis Kozma, May 8, 2011

Getty Your 15-year-old daughter glances up from Facebook. "Hey Mum, is it okay if Fred stays over tonight when we come ...

Talking to your teenager

By Gail Titchener, May 2, 2011

Getty Getty US mums can hire a retired New York police detective to keep tabs on their children and take photo ...

Why am I tongue tied when it comes to talking to teens?

By Patricia Carswell, May 1, 2011

jupiterimages It's rare that I'm stuck for something to say: I can blether for Britain. I'm the person they put next to ...

My teenager is gay

By Liz Stansfield, Apr 27, 2011

Tips and advice for coping with your child's sexuality

The last straw with teenagers

By Marianne Kavanagh, Apr 14, 2011

It's really not a good idea to be picky about the small things when they're grappling with all the huge issues of life. But sometimes, driven to distraction, your saintly mask slips - and you end up shouting or in tears. Here are the top 10 flashpoints.