parentchannel.tv from PUK and Partnersparentchannel.tv is a new website for parents of 5-19 year olds, designed to support and encourage parents by addressing their day to day questions and concerns through a collection of short videos and signposting to other sources of help. The videos include the views of experts as well as those of parents and children themselves. The website is easily accessible, divided into 6 main areas: Learning; Behaviour; Wellbeing; 5-9 yrs; 9-14 yrs; and 14-19 yrs. For a taster of some of the videos available on the teenage years see below, or vist parentchannel.tv | |
| Teenage years looks at the changes going on in your teen's life as they start to push the boundaries and determine their own identities. It offers some flexible, non-judgemental ways to understand them and help them cope with the ups and downs of being a teenager | |
| Exam stress looks at how to spot the signs of exam stress and gives you some tips on supporting teens through this time - including real teens revision strategies | |
| Stress and depression 14 - 19 looks at the difference between typical teenage mood swings and genuine stress or depression. It shows you some of the signs to look out for and offers some advice on what to do if you’re worried about your teen | |
| What's good about teens? looks at the media presentation of teens and gives some teens a chance to talk for themselves. It offers you some tips on how to encourage your teen to overcome negative stereotypes and rise to their potential | |
Watch the Parenting classes video and Search for a class
Courses are listed by region and there are distance learning courses available
For videos on: positive discipline bullying truancy peer pressure bed wetting getting into reading switching school squabbling sibblings friendship blues and bustups gangs homework overload talking about sex discipline for teens GCSE options peace and quiet sexting college after GCSEs? pregnant teens and young fathers university or not teens who don't talk violence in teen relationships preparing for life away from home
Go to parentchannel.tv for even more!
31st August 2010