Support Resources
Connect with organizations, services, and resources to help you and your teenager navigate challenging behavior.
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Enter your postcode to find support services in your area.
Family Lives
Support for parents and families
- Offers advice on all aspects of parenting and family life, including bullying, behavior and teenagers.
- 0808 800 2222
- askus@familylives.org.uk
Youngminds
Mental health support for young people
- Provides support for young people's mental health and parents seeking advice.
- Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
- parents@youngminds.org.uk
Youth Justice Board
Information on youth justice system
- Provides information about the youth justice system in England and Wales and resources for parents.
- 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ
NSPCC
Child protection charity
- Offers advice and support to help keep children safe from abuse and other dangers.
- help@nspcc.org.uk
- Helpline: 0808 800 5000
Youth Offending Teams (YOTs)
Local YOTs work with young people who get into trouble with the law. They can also provide preventative support for those at risk of offending.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS provides support for young people with emotional, behavioral, or mental health difficulties.
Family Support Services
Local councils provide family support services that can help with parenting challenges and family difficulties.
Youth Centers and Projects
Local youth centers offer activities, support, and a safe space for young people to socialize and develop skills.
Parent Support Forums
Online communities where parents can share experiences and advice.
Educational Resources
Resources to help parents understand and address challenging behavior.
Government Resources
Official guidance and information from UK government sources.
E-learning and Courses
Online communities where parents can share experiences and advice.
Recommended Reading
Parenting Teenagers
By John Coleman
A practical guide to navigating the teenage years, with advice on communication, setting boundaries, and managing conflict.
What Every Parent Needs to Know
By Margot Sunderland
Explores the science behind children’s emotional development and offers practical advice for parents.
Blame My Brain
By Nicola Morgan
Explains the science of the teenage brain and why teenagers behave the way they do.
Free Downloadable Resources
Parent's Guide to the Youth Justice System
A comprehensive guide explaining how the youth justice system works in the UK and what to expect if your child gets into trouble with the law.
Communication Toolkit
Practical worksheets and exercises to improve communication with your teenager and de-escalate conflict.
Boundary Setting Worksheet
A practical worksheet to help you establish clear, consistent boundaries with your teenager.
Crisis Plan Template
A practical worksheet to help you establish clear, consistent boundaries with your teenager.
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