Talking to your teen

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Talking to your teen about an awkward topic can be difficult for parents - but stay relaxed and they're likely to follow your lead. We've got loads more help and advice here:

- A guide to teens and drugs

- How to help your stressed teen

- One mum's story: I used Coronation Street to help with sex education

- 10 things your kids should know about alcohol

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Today's poll

How hands-on is your partner or husband when it comes to looking after the kids?


  • Very, he helps me out all the time 49%
  • Not very. I do most of the cleaning up after them, cooking and homework nagging! 22%
  • He helps out a bit when I've asked him to, and then it's playing football or computer games with them 12%
  • I do everything single-handedly 17%

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