Make way for young people!
In these new videos, teens answer their parents’ questions regarding the best ways to support them and promote their daily well-being.
What is the role of parents during adolescence?
Our families discuss, among other things, the advisory, support and accompaniment roles that parents can have with their teenagers, while respecting their limits.
How to support your teen during difficult times?
In this video, our families discuss, among other things, the importance of adopting a non-judgmental posture and respecting their teenager’s limits and the confidentiality of their comments.
What can we do to make our teen feel good at home?
In this video, our families discuss the importance of taking family time, offering a comforting environment to young people and respecting their privacy.
How to talk about a sensitive subject with your teen?
Whether through films, by mobilizing a current event or by leaving books within reach of teenagers, our families offer us several concrete avenues of action to begin more delicate discussions.
Experts on topics that affect parents of teen
In these videos, a physician specialized in public health, a nutritionist, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine, a sexologist and a social media specialist answer questions on various subjects that are at the heart of your concerns. Their answers will allow you to discuss those topics with your teenager to help them in their development.
Substance use among youth
Theme : alcohol and drugs – The use of psychoactive substances, such as alcohol or drugs, is a subject that concerns many parents. Dr. David-Martin Milot, physician specialized in public health, explains how to address this issue with your child.
More resources to help you
- Info-Social 811
- Ligne-Parents (French only)
- Drogue : Drugs : help and referral | 1 800 265-2626
Teens and sugary drinks
Theme : eating habits – Sugary drinks are particularly popular with young people. As a parent, it is normal to wonder about their effects on the health of your child. Julie Marcil, nutritionnist, answers your questions and gives you some tips to help your teen drink more water.
More resources to help you
Teenagers and sleep
Theme : sleep – Does your teen sometimes seem to sleep too much and sometimes not enough? Dr. Sébastien Bergeron, pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine, explains what you need to know about sleep in adolescence and, above all, what you can do to help your child!
More resources to help you
Online security
Theme : online security – Since your teen has a smart phone, are you worried about their online security? Do not panic! Catherine Dufour, social media specialist, tells you about some important features to know.
More resources to help you
online security tutorials
Here are some tutorials to help you configure certain settings on your teen’s smart phone, but also on yours!
Tutorials for iPhone
Tutorials for Android
Screens, your teen and you!
Theme : screen time – Is your teen often stuck to a screen? Don’t worry, you are not alone. An expert answers questions about the use of screen.
More resources to help you
- Your physician
- CLSC
- Tel-Jeunes
- Ligne-Parents (French only)
- Fiche «Les jeunes à l’ère du numérique» du Centre de promotion de la santé du CHU Sainte-Justine (French only)
- Pause your screen
- Screen time and digital media : advice for parents of school-aged children and teens
- Centralized intake for addiction services in Montérégie
Talking about sex with your teen
Theme : sexuality – Talking about sex with your teen may be intimidating for many parents. Our specialist give you advices on the best way to address this issue with you child.
More resources to help you
- Your physician
- CLSC
- Tel-Jeunes
- Ligne-Parents (French only)
- Youth clinics in Montérégie
How is your teen’s mental health?
Theme : mental health – The changes of adolescence combined with those experienced in the recent years can affect your teen’s mental health. Our experts tells you about what you can do to help your child.
