Thinking-Together About Parenting Teens

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.