thinking-together about parenting teens
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The number of young people with mental health problems is rising and is a
concern for many parents. At Thinking-Together our approach is preventative.
Your relationship with your pre-teen/teen is crucial in supporting their
self-esteem and mental health. In our experience, a lack of knowledge and
understanding from parents/guardians can lead to hostile/strained relationships
which contributes to young people’s poor mental health such as lack of
confidence, low mood and anxiety. During the pre-teen/teen years your children
change. They spend more time away from you, they are more secretive and their
behaviour becomes more erratic. It can be hard to know what is “typical
teenager” behaviour and when to be concerned about your child.
