Parenting Teenagers

Understanding the teenage brain.

Parenting teenagers can be challenging because their brain is developing and going through some significant changes. When we understand what these changes are, we are better able to help and support our teenagers through these potentially turbulent years.

Here is a link to some recent research about teenage brains and how parents and adults can be supportive:

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/childcare-and-advice-for-parents/parents-and-family-support/my-teens-brain/my-teen-brain.aspx

Conflict between parents and teenagers is one of the highest causes of homelessness in young people.

This website, developed by the Scottish Cyrenians, contains ideas and resources to help you understand and reduce the conflict between you and a teenager, or any other person. It contains quizzes, research, videos and useful information.

scottishconflictresolution.org.uk