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Teenagers are learning how to manage bigger emotions, greater expectations, friendships, setbacks and increasing independence. As a parent or carer, you can't remove every difficulty from their path — and you don't need to. What you can do is help your teenager develop the skills, confidence and support they need to cope when things don't go to plan. Resilience isn't about expecting your teenager to "toughen up." It's about helping them learn that difficult feelings can be managed, setbacks...

School can be a significant source of pressure for teenagers. Academic expectations, friendships, exams, social pressures, transitions and uncertainty can all affect how a young person feels and behaves. Teachers can't remove every challenge a student faces. But the classroom can become an important place where young people learn: "I can cope with challenges. I can make mistakes. I can ask for help. I can try again." Resilience develops through relationships, skills, opportunities and...

If your child is struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and school isn’t offering the support you need, you are not alone. Many families feel lost. Instead of receiving practical advice or a clear plan, they face attendance meetings, threats of fines and pressure to get their child back into school, with little guidance on what to do next. But what happens when your child simply cannot manage school, and nobody seems to be listening? First, take a breath. You are not...