Parenting tips for younger teenagers: 10-14 years

Expert advice on supporting your child during this time of change

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Big feelings, new freedoms, and lots of questions — welcome to early adolescence! 🧠❤️💬

Your child might not be so little anymore, but they still need you, just in different ways. Between growing minds, changing bodies, and a whirlwind of emotions, these years can feel like a rollercoaster.

Here you'll find tips from UNICEF experts on understanding your teen, communicating openly, and guiding them through challenges like bullying, peer pressure, mental health, big emotions and life online.

Some essentials from the experts

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How parents can help daughters build bright futures and achieve their dreams

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How to approach conversations with empathy and understanding

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Tips for parents on HPV vaccines, from UNICEF experts

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Ultra-processed food can harm children — how to spot it and swap it for healthy meals

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Bullying: What is it and how to stop it

How to prevent and deal with bullying

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Mental health

Talking about mental health: 11–13 years

Physical changes, appearances and friendships – there is much to navigate in this challenging time

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Mental health explained

Learn about common mental health terms and conditions and how to support your family’s well-being

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Four things you can do to support your teen’s mental health

Show your teen love and care, while looking after yourself

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Busted: 7 myths about mental health

Separating fact from fiction

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Life online

Keeping your child safe online: 5 top tips for parents

Answers to your FAQs on keeping your children and young people safe on the internet

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Teen mental health and social media

We asked mental health experts how they approach social media in their families

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Supporting your child through a negative online experience

5 steps to respond and help support your child

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Online privacy checklist for parents

How to protect your child’s identity and personal information online

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