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Parenting information for Arabic parents, carers and families

Information for Arabic parents of teenagers

Helpful information, specifically designed for Arabic parents of teenagers and their families.

Talking to your teen

Talking with your teenager can be an experience fraught with drama and tension. Here’s some tips for better communication...

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Dealing with discipline

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....

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Self esteem for life

The teenage years can be full of change and low self esteem is a common problem for many young people...

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Taking the stress out of study

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....

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School to work options

Not all teenagers are working towards university enrolment when they finish school...

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Teenagers and drugs - the facts!

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...

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Dealing with racism and bullying

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?...

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Staying mentally healthy

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...

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A healthy mind and body

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...

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Cyber savvy

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...

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Information for Arabic parents, carers and families

Helpful information, specifically designed for the needs of Arabic parents, carers and families.

Understanding your child

Learning what to expect and understanding why your child is behaving a certain way can help to reduce anxiety...

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Discipline: Where do I start?

Effective discipline aims to give children the guidance they need to grow up safe...

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Building a good relationship with your child

The key, as with any caring relationship, is trust, respect and good communication...

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Protecting children is everyone's responsibility

If you suspect a child or young person is at risk of harm, take action to keep them safe...

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Coping with conflict

As the parent of a teenage child, conflict is par for the course...

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How to approach drug issues in your family

One of the best ways you can protect your teenager is to become informed...

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Promoting good mental health: the key to preventing mental illness

Mental health problems for children aged 4 to 17 years are as common as physical health problems such as asthma...

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Making school work

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...

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Where to get help

At some time all parents are faced with problems and can feel unsure about the best way to deal with them...

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Each article is provided in English and Arabic.

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Last updated:

20 Jun 2024