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Honest writing about the messy, beautiful, exhausting reality of raising teenagers.

Should my kid go to university?
School2,140

Should my kid go to university?

With fewer graduate jobs and the spectre of grinding debt, what are the alternatives for UK teens leaving school?

by BeTeenUs ContributorRead
Supporting a non-binary or trans teen
Family Life1,820

Supporting a non-binary or trans teen

What's the kindest, most useful advice for UK parents when their child comes out as non-binary or trans?

by BeTeenUs ContributorRead
What to do if your son is being pulled into the manosphere
Technology3,450

What to do if your son is being pulled into the manosphere

Andrew Tate, incel forums, looksmaxxing - how to spot the manipulation and pull your son back without losing him.

by BeTeenUs ContributorRead
Working-class in the 80s and 90s - how is parenting different now?
Family Life2,760

Working-class in the 80s and 90s - how is parenting different now?

Council estates, free school meals, latchkey kids. If that was your childhood, raising a teen in 2026 hits differently.

by BeTeenUs ContributorRead
What parents need to know about choking
Health & Safety1,240

What parents need to know about choking

A recent BBC Radio 4 programme highlighted the rise of choking among teens - particularly girls. Here's what every parent should understand, and how to start the conversation at home.

by Victoria SilvermanRead
Love hurts
Mental Health12,730

Love hurts

We're setting up a WhatsApp group for parents to talk about their kids showing violence towards them.

by BeTeenUs AuthorRead
Could this dance craze have you jumping for joy?
Lifestyle8,420

Could this dance craze have you jumping for joy?

A fun new way to stay active that the whole family can enjoy together.

by StuRead
Does your teen have an internet addiction?
Technology13,303

Does your teen have an internet addiction?

Screen time, social media, and the pull of the digital world.

by Victoria SilvermanRead
What is cutting? Should parents be worried?
Mental Health19,080

What is cutting? Should parents be worried?

Understanding self-harm in teens and what parents need to know.

by BeTeenUs AuthorRead
Tell your kids exam grades don't matter
School6,210

Tell your kids exam grades don't matter

Why putting less pressure on academics might be the best thing you do.

by StuRead
Let's take the parent out of parenting
Family Life5,990

Let's take the parent out of parenting

There's a video encouraging the teaching of life skills in school.

by BeTeenUs AuthorRead
Is this depressing?
Dad Blog9,872

Is this depressing?

From Stu's Dad Blog - navigating teenage depression as a parent.

by StuRead
The most precious gift
Dad Blog3,540

The most precious gift

Reflecting on what really matters in family life.

by StuRead