Time_Key to parenting

If your child is upset then just give them some space let them breath but still keep a eye out for them because you don’t want them to do something stupid.Depending on how bad it is e.g. if its a boy/girl friend brake up then give them a day but if its something like a fail in a test after about a one hour or two knock on their door and go and sit by them and just ask them things like what subject it was or what they think they did wrong.If they say stuff that I’m so stupid or I will never do well on this subject.Try to offer comments like ; I’m sure you tried your best and you will be able to continue with this topic, maybe next time we could study together and work harder at it.Comfort them but don’t baby them and after a day or two don’t still be babying them.Try to encourage them to continue to move on help them find ways to move on.However if it is something very serious and you don’t know how to help/deal with it organize and encourage meting with a consul or if they are harming them these send them to hostipal as soon as you can.

For NZ:0800 018 2138

Free, confidential telephone service providing information and advice for any adult with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person. Opening hours:
Monday 10am-1pm
Tuesday 1-4pm
Wednesday 1-4pm and 6-8pm
Thursday 1-4pm
Friday 10am-1pm

For Australia:Visit http://raisingchildren.net.au/hotlines/hotlines_landing.html to find your states Help line number.

For UK:Tel (Helpline): 0114 272 6575

Tel (Admin): 0114 273 0269

Best time to telephone: Helpline: 9.00am - 1.00pm , Monday - Friday & 7.30pm - 11.30pm, every evening; Admin: 9.00am - 1.00pm, Monday - Friday.

If your contry is not metioned look up the book 'Wrangling kids' By Kaz Cooke.It is a very good book and as a few more helplines for America.This book is for parents with Younger children but it has tips in there that apply to Teenagers too.