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Tweens and teens (11+ years)

Teenagers and teen problems don't have to be a completely alien subject to you. Parenting teenagers comes with its own challenges, from anger to puberty hormones, from new relationships to secondary schools. Everything you need to help and support you and your teenager is here.

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Experts issue warning over 'highly dangerous' looksmaxxing TikTok trend

Inside the 'harmful' tween skincare trend: is your child damaging their skin?

Mum shares how to get free high street makeover for kids

Parents of teens warned sexting could lead criminal record

Kids aged 10 could face £500 fines under proposed ‘busybody’ orders

The unbelievable truth: teenagers are great

London school becomes first in the country to BAN mobile phones – locking them away ALL day

Vaping and teens: the dangers explained

Dr Ranj: 'We need to give boys permission to open up and talk about their feelings'

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45 brilliant things to do in London with teenagers in 2023 – and some of them are FREE

Teens are notoriously hard to please. Suggest a day out that feels 'babyish' or…

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Izzy Judd: ‘I’ve found it really hard to open up about my disordered eating’

Musician and author Izzy Judd talks honestly about mental health and her fertility…

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Huge increase in children being treated for eating disorders, say experts

The Royal College of Psychiatrists says there's been a 66% rise in children and young…

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Boobs, pubes and beyond: how mums should handle THOSE girl talks

Of all the conversations every parent dreads, the sex talk has to be right up there. But as…

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Funky tissues on the bedroom floor: how mums should handle THOSE boy talks

It was hard to imagine when he was a teeny baby in the crook of your arm, but you always…

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20 cool birthday party ideas your teenager will love

From rent-a-pool parties to outdoor movie nights, these fun party ideas and unusual party…

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Tweens and teens chat

If you're keen to compare notes with other parents of a tweenager or teenager, post here to…

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Holly Willoughby shares clever tip for having tricky tweenage chats with her 12-year-old son

Communicating with tweens and teens can be tough sometimes ... but Holly Willoughby has a…

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Talking to teenagers about smoking, drugs and alcohol

The statistics are stark: 19% of children have tried smoking while 24% admitted to taking…

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Netmums Voices: 'What it’s like being a teen mum'

Jennifer Matthews, 24, lives in Winchester with her 7-year-old daughter, Ava. She recently…

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What to do if your teenager won't go to school

If your teenager is refusing to go to school, it can be worrying and frustrating for both…

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Anger in teenagers: why it happens and what to do about it

Why is your teenager angry, and what can you do to help? Find out what you need to know…

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Everything you need to know about jobs for teenagers in the UK

If your teenager's looking for a part-time job, they'll want to know the hours they can…

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Talking about sex with your child

Many parents shy away from talking about sex. It's natural to feel uncomfortable about…

LIFE

11 things you need to stop doing for your teenager

Okay, so we’re probably all guilty of overparenting at various points in our kids' lives.…

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Separation anxiety in teenagers

Separation anxiety isn't just something that occurs in babies, young kids or pets – your…

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Teenage bedwetting

Bedwetting can be an embarrassing topic, especially for teens. But it's actually more…

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'Angry' pupils hold protests in schools across the country over new toilet rules

Police have been called to some schools this afternoon, as pupils take a stand over toilet…

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Revolut Junior: Teach your child money skills

Want to teach your kids good money habits AND independence? We've got you covered.

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How to talk to your child about radicalisation and keep them safe online

As a parent, you know your child better than anyone. And that means you are most likely to…

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TikTok criticised for showing teens how to produce fake positive Covid tests

They're using the false positive results to stay home from school ...

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50 must-try activities before your child reaches their teens

Remember when your child was a toddler and wanted to explore everything? Now they're…

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The new gaming craze parents need to know about

As the game Among Us takes off big time, here's what parents need to know about it – and…

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Discipline and responsibility

Offering friendship and applying stricter rules where necessary (especially where safety is…

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