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Parents should not expect to enjoy all interactions with their teenagers.
Do not expect to enjoy your time with them all of the time, and remember to look after yourself.
Policy · Stakeholder position · From Coping with your teenager, [page]
Hormonal changes during adolescence can cause emotional instability in teenagers.
Surges of hormones, combined with body changes, struggling to find an identity, pressures from friends and a developing sense of independence, mean the teenage years are a confusing time for your child.
Context · Observational claim · From Coping with your teenager, [page]
Common teenage behavior issues are part of normal development during puberty.
Many of the common behaviour issues that parents find hard are an essential part of puberty and growing up.
Context · Observational claim · From Coping with your teenager, [page]
Teenage behavior can be confusing and stressful for parents.
Teenagers' behaviour can be baffling, stressful, hurtful and often worrying.
Context · Observational claim · From Coping with your teenager, [page]
Parents often find their teenager's behavior challenging.
Many parents find their teenager's behaviour challenging.
Context · Observational claim · From Coping with your teenager, [page]
Parents should seek help from organisations like Family Lives or Young Minds for support.
There are many organisations that offer emotional support and practical advice to you and your teen
Operational · Procedural statement · From Teen aggression and arguments, [page]
Parents should discuss their teenager's mental health concerns with a GP.
If you're worried that your teen has a mental health problem such as depression, talk to a GP. They can refer them to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Operational · Procedural statement · From Teen aggression and arguments, [page]
Parents should arrange counselling for their teenager if they admit to having a problem.
arrange counselling – if your teen admits they have a problem and is willing to get help, book an appointment with a counsellor or psychologist as soon as possible
Operational · Procedural statement · From Teen aggression and arguments, [page]
Parents should avoid using violence towards their teenager to set a positive example.
avoid using violence towards your teen – this sets a positive example that violence is not OK
Operational · Procedural statement · From Teen aggression and arguments, [page]
Violence from teenagers is unacceptable and parents should walk away until the teen calms down.
Let your teenager know that violence is unacceptable and you will walk away from them until they've calmed down
Operational · Procedural statement · From Teen aggression and arguments, [page]
Parents should give their teenager personal space during an argument.
give them personal space
Operational · Procedural statement · From Teen aggression and arguments, [page]
Parents should maintain a calm presence during arguments with their teenager.
try to maintain a calm and peaceful presence – you need to be strong without being threatening
Operational · Procedural statement · From Teen aggression and arguments, [page]
Children with ADHD and autism are more likely to experience anxiety.
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autistic spectrum disorders are more likely to have problems with anxiety.
Context · Observational claim · From Anxiety disorders in children, [page]
Stressful events such as frequent moves, parental conflict, or illness can trigger anxiety in children.
- frequently moving house or school - parents fighting or arguing - the death of a close relative or friend
Context · Observational claim · From Anxiety disorders in children, [page]
Having a family member with anxiety can increase the likelihood of a child developing an anxiety disorder.
Having a close family member with anxiety may increase your child's chance of having it too.
Context · Observational claim · From Anxiety disorders in children, [page]
Medication may be prescribed for severe or persistent anxiety that does not improve with talking therapies.
- Anxiety medicines may be offered to your child if their anxiety is severe or does not get better with talking therapies. They're usually only prescribed by doctors who specialise in children and young people's mental health.
Service · Policy statement · From Anxiety disorders in children, [page]
CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) can help children manage their anxiety by changing thought and behavior patterns.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help your child manage their anxiety by changing the way they think and behave.
Service · Policy statement · From Anxiety disorders in children, [page]
Counselling can help a child understand and work through what is causing their anxiety.
- Counselling can help your child understand what's making them anxious and allow them to work through the situation.
Service · Policy statement · From Anxiety disorders in children, [page]
CYPMHS (children and young people's mental health services) can provide assessments for children with suspected anxiety disorders.
If the GP thinks your child could have an anxiety disorder, they may refer them for an assessment with your local children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS).
Service · Policy statement · From Anxiety disorders in children, [page]
A GP appointment is recommended as the first step for seeking professional help for a child's anxiety.
An appointment with a GP is a good place to start.
Service · Policy statement · From Anxiety disorders in children, [page]