Teenagers

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Parenting teenagers

I'm okay

Sex, drugs, rock and roll - whatever your teen is up to, share your experiences with other parents who've gone through - or are still going through - similar travails.

Risk of running away from home

Running awa

Running away can have serious consequences. Find out more about the risks children face by running away here.


Teens and the law

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Beef up your cries of "because I say so" with some solid legal facts about what teens can and can't do at age 16 and beyond.

Living with teenagers

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It's a long campaign raising teenagers, so arm yourself with tips from battle-hardened veterans.


Teenage car insurance

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How to cut the costs of your teenager learning to drive: the costs of lessons and the costs of insurance once they've passed their test.

Internet safety for teenagers

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More and more teenagers access the internet via smartphones. See the steps you can take to try to protect your child.


Coping with failure

Starting blocks

Failure can help us grow. That doesn't make the disappointment of a knockback any easier to handle, particularly for less experienced teens.

Pre-teens

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Advice on the issues parents face raising pre-teens.