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Jenny Warwick - Counsellor and parenting expert working with parents and carers of early adolescents and teenagers
6 ways to get your teen off their phone: A parent’s guide
Do you feel your teenager is always glued to their phone or other digital devices? Are you worried about the impact this is having on their mental health? The truth is that it's not all bad and that there are benefits to using digital devices. Young people have a strong need for social connections, which can […]
Mean Teens: Why is my teenager so unpleasant to be around?
When our children hit puberty (generally when they are 10 to 12 years old), the emotional centres of their brains become super-powered. This also means that their ability to maintain perspective is not so great in comparison. They become emotionally labile - their emotions are all over the place - meaning they tend to become […]
Your teen’s mental health starts with yours
Being a parent is hard, and it doesn’t get any easier when your kids hit adolescence. There’s a saying that you’re only ever as happy as your unhappiest child and sayings are often true. It certainly causes a lot of distress to parents when their child is distressed. It's easy to feel shame, hopelessness and […]