Teens

Tim Panagos explores teen mental health today. Read More

Today could prove to be one of the most significant moments in the UK's approach to children's online safety. For years, parents, schools, campaigners and politicians have debated whethe... Read More

Boost confidence and preparation in young people to help them succeed in an increasingly tough job market. The jobs market for young people is as tough as ever with reducing opportun... Read More

Guidance for parents of teenagers: how to spot and soothe news anxiety. We’ve become used to children seeing difficult things on the news. War, natural disasters, political unrest - it s... Read More

  Help your child feel safe when the news gets scary. We’re a 24 hour news society with an endless stream of information filtering into our homes whether we want it or not. So ... Read More

I enjoy positive conversations that help people more than I enjoy being provocative, yet sometimes it’s the only way to make change happen.  It was the changing nature of opportunities for... Read More

8 Tips from expert Amit Kalley on how to support your young person on exam results day: 1. Create a Positive Environment Before the results are even received, ensure your home is a supporti... Read More

The Netflix series, Adolescence sparked vital conversations about what our young people are seeing – and being shaped by – online. While the series might be fiction, it tells a very rea... Read More

Gaming is a massive part of our children’s lives but, as a parent, it can feel overwhelming. On 22nd May 2025, Jessica Chalmers led a WorkLife Central workshop to addresses paren... Read More

Want to help your child cope with exam stress? Parenting coach and author Nadim Saad from The Happy Confident Company gives us expert advice on how to help children manage anxiety about exams. I... Read More

WorkLife Central's spring programme featured an 'Ask the Expert' session with Emma Gleadhill on Setting Boundaries and Limits with Children and Teens. The hour-long, interactive Q&am... Read More

In my work as a professional coach, I am often called upon by parents in extremis to help them advocate for and safeguard their child where bullying, teasing, excluding, or controlling behaviour is a... Read More

Elaine Halligan, Director of the Parent Practice ( theparentpractice.com ) offers some expert advice for parents on how to manage screentime this summer. The summer holidays are almo... Read More

I, like many of you, struggle to get a handle on my teens eating habits. As they become more independent and have greater influences it isn’t surprising that their diet becomes more about what ... Read More

As many parents and teens head into the final stretch of GSCE and A level exam preparations, the key message is Don't stress!  This is so easy to say but hard to do especially as c... Read More