How to support your teens through tough times
Advice for teenagers on getting the help they’re looking for from the adults in their lives.
Best advent calendars for teens 2023
It can be difficult to know which advent calendar to buy for teenagers. Which daily treats will delight, and which will result in an eyeroll. Here’s my definitive list of the best non-chocolate advent calendars for teens that are guaranteed to raise a smile and make you a popular parent this December.
How to help your teen feel Christmassy
Does anyone else struggle to get their teenagers into the Christmas spirit? I’ve asked around and here are the tricks parents are using to make their teens feel Christmassy when they’re not in the mood.
Good podcasts for teenagers
Does your teen listen to podcasts? If not, they’re missing out. Here’s a list of good podcasts for teenagers, compiled by a teen.
How to look after your mental health as a parent of teens
Parenting is hard! Parenting teenagers can be even more challenging, and parents might need support with their mental health. Read about what support there is for parents struggling with their teenagers’ mental health.
A very special 18th birthday gift for book lovers
What do you get for an 18 year old’s birthday that will be remembered forever? Well, if you have a book lover, this is the perfect gift. Check out what we did, and which books will delight your own bookworm
First jobs for teenagers – what to do and how to get the job!
It can feel daunting trying to get your first job, so we’ve rounded up a list of the best first jobs for teenagers to give you some ideas. Plus, we give you handy hints and tips on how to get the job – from what to put on your CV to how to handle the interview.
Living with an almost adult
It can feel bittersweet when you notice that your child is almost an adult, but it serves a useful purpose.
16 UK Festival tips for first-timers
Here are some of the best festival tips for first-timers, from a teenager who’s been there and done that.
Preventing teen suicide from bullying
What you need to know about teen suicide from bullying. Read Amanda Todd’s story, learn tips on how to stop bullying behaviour, and how to support a teenager who is being bullied. Plus a young adult novel about coping with bullying.