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Helpful information, specifically designed for Arabic parents of teenagers and their families.
Talking with your teenager can be an experience fraught with drama and tension. Here’s some tips for better communication...
Download the Talking to your teen (PDF, 302.6 KB) brochure.
As any parent of a teenager knows, discipline can be a difficult and confusing issue. Of course, there are many different beliefs about what good behaviour is and the right way to bring up children....
Download the Dealing with discipline (PDF, 315.1 KB) brochure.
The teenage years can be full of change and low self esteem is a common problem for many young people...
Download the Self esteem for life (PDF, 400.9 KB) brochure.
Teenagers may feel stressed as their workloads increase in the later years of high school. As a parent, you want to help your teenager with their studies but may not know how to....
Download the Taking the stress out of study (PDF, 368.1 KB) brochure.
Not all teenagers are working towards university enrolment when they finish school...
Download the School to work options (PDF, 393.1 KB) brochure.
As a parent, you may be worried about your teenager becoming involved in drugs. Unfortunately, in today’s society, many families’ lives are touched by drugs...
Download the Teenagers and drugs - the facts! (PDF, 358.0 KB) brochure.
Bullying continues to be a common issue of concern for teenagers. What can you do, as a parent, if your teenager is being bullied or is exposed to racism?...
Download the Dealing with racism and bullying (PDF, 346.1 KB) brochure.
Mental health problems like depression and anxiety can affect teenagers from all cultures and walks of life and they also affect their families. In Australia, 14 per cent of children and adolescents are affected by some type of mental health problem...
Download the Staying mentally healthy (PDF, 463.2 KB) brochure.
Even though you may provide your teenager with plenty of good home cooked meals, today’s lifestyle can make it hard for young people to stay healthy, eat well and exercise enough. Here’s some tips on keeping your teenager healthier...
Download the A healthy mind and body (PDF, 301.3 KB) brochure.
Today, teenagers are very familiar with internet and computer technology. Used properly, the internet is a valuable tool for homework, job hunting and for building up their technical skills...
Download the Cyber savvy (PDF, 292.0 KB) brochure.
Each article is provided in English and Arabic.
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Helpful information, specifically designed for the needs of Arabic parents, carers and families.
Learning what to expect and understanding why your child is behaving a certain way can help to reduce anxiety...
Download the Understanding your child (PDF, 363.2 KB) brochure.
Effective discipline aims to give children the guidance they need to grow up safe...
Download the Discipline: where do I start? (PDF, 315.1 KB) brochure.
The key, as with any caring relationship, is trust, respect and good communication...
Download the Building a good relationship with your child (PDF, 474.2 KB)(PDF, 474.2 KB) brochure.
If you suspect a child or young person is at risk of harm, take action to keep them safe...
Download the Protecting children is everyone's responsibility (PDF, 179.0 KB) brochure.
As the parent of a teenage child, conflict is par for the course...
Download the Coping with conflict (PDF, 579.5 KB) brochure.
One of the best ways you can protect your teenager is to become informed...
Download the How to approach drug issues in your family (PDF, 338.7 KB) brochure.
Mental health problems for children aged 4 to 17 years are as common as physical health problems such as asthma...
Download the Promoting good mental health: the key to preventing mental illness (PDF, 178.9 KB)(PDF, 178.9 KB) brochure.
School and pre-school are a vital part of a child's life - it's where they learn more about themselves, others and the wider world...
Download the Making school work (PDF, 212.9 KB) brochure.
At some time all parents are faced with problems and can feel unsure about the best way to deal with them...
Download the Where to get help (PDF, 273.6 KB) brochure.
Each article is provided in English and Arabic.
Download the magazine in full. (PDF, 16.6 MB)
20 Jun 2024