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Elise Woodman, Social Work Researcher and Lecturer, Australian Catholic University

'Just leave me alone!' Why staying connected to your teenager is tricky but important

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Parenting teenagers can feel daunting. With high rates of youth mental health diagnoses and persistent messages about adolescents’ desire for independence, parents and carers are searching for ways to support their kids and have a relationship with them.

Family connectedness – the sense of belonging and closeness that can be present in families of all shapes and sizes – can protect young people’s wellbeing and mental health.

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