Your Teen's Social Life

Advice on managing common teenage social situations and risky behaviours. Articles cover drinking, drugs, gangs, late nights, friendships and online relationships.

Encouraging Platonic Friendships

Help your teen keep valuable friendships with the opposite sex instead of letting awkwardness push them apart.

Fostering Teen Independence

Help your teen build confidence and independence through gradual responsibility and letting them make their own choices.

How to Deal with Drug Taking

Help your teen with drug use: what to watch for, how to respond, and why most young people don't get addicted.

How to Deal with Late Nights

Help your teen adjust to their natural late-night sleep cycle without constant conflict over bedtime and wake-up times.

How to Deal with Teen Drinking

Parents can help teens drink responsibly by setting a good example and understanding peer pressure's role in excessive teenage drinking.

Teens and Online Friends

Help your teen navigate online friendships safely by understanding social networks and having open conversations about digital connections.

What to Do if There's a Gang Problem

If your teen shows sudden changes in behaviour or friendships, they might be involved with a gang, here's what parents should know.

Your Teen's Wardrobe

Help your teen build a wardrobe that works for both of you by setting clear rules and understanding what they actually need.