Best blogs about parenting teens and tweens
Real stories and smart advice
Parenting a teen (or tween) can feel like you’re walking a tightrope – one misstep, and boom, drama.
But you don’t have to balance on that rope by yourself.
There are some brilliant blogs out there that are friendly, reassuring, and comforting!
Full of expert ideas and information, these blogs are there to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenting teens.
Read one while sipping your tea or hiding in the bathroom, whatever works.
This blog (connected to the podcast for parents of teens) tackles the nitty-gritty of parenting teens and tweens with a mix of personal stories, expert insight, and candid honesty.
You’ll find posts on digital boundaries, emotional upsets, sibling rivalry, and more – always grounded in curiosity instead of preachiness.
The posts are reflective, personal, and insightful, helping parents of teens feel supported and seen.
From guides to creating rules and boundaries in the home to more philosophical musings on judgement in the parenting world, you are bound to learn something new with every read.
Run by Helen Wills, Actually Mummy is warm, witty, and deeply relatable.
She’s a mum of teens (and a counsellor), so her writing blends everyday experiences with psychological insight.
Posts range from coping with exam stress to navigating mental health and the transition to university.
Oh, and this blog has some yummy recipes, too, if you can find the time to get your bake on!
This blog has been around for years, and it continues to post regular, useful articles.
From DIY ideas and craft projects to advice on alcohol and teen jobs, you're sure to find something useful on Mum in the Madhouse.
While not solely teen-focused, its grounded approach to parenting through all ages means you’ll find gems that apply even in the teenage years.
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luna is a health and wellbeing app for teens which your daughter can download and enjoy, but when you download the app yourself sign up as a parent it also has a blog filled with expert-backed advice for you.
You can also follow the link above to check out all our expert parent guides on our website if you don't want to download the app.
If you have concerns about your teen's health, body confidence, puberty, and everything in between, and want advice that's backed by NHS doctors and informed by everything teens are asking us in the app, luna has you covered.
And if you have a teen who could use a guide to growing up, luna is it. It's got everything from a period and mood tracker, to a learning library and even a space to ask anonymous questions.
This blog covers every part of parenthood, with helpful advice on parenting challenges, growing up, and identity.
It provides answers to big questions and allows you to develop an understanding of what it is like to be a teen right now.
It isn’t just the serious stuff, either.
There are posts about interior design, holidays, and bonding activities to help you and your teen have fun together!
A blog by a mum with multiple kids, Emma and 3 shares stories, reflections, and tips across all stages of parenting.
Her parenting experiences make Emma’s blog feel personal and relatable.
You can tell she understands and wants to write articles that make parents of teens feel less alone.
Understanding Teenagers explores teenage behaviours through psychology, helping parents figure out why their teens are acting in a certain way and what they can do about it.
Topics include school stress, mental health, identity, social pressures, and setting boundaries.
These reads are quite lengthy and delve deeply into a topic, exploring it thoroughly.
So when you have the time to sit down and read one of these pieces, you will come away with a new perspective in more depth!
Grown & Flown is all about that time when children become adults and transition into independence.
Which, as a parent, can often be pretty scary!
It's quite U.S.-heavy, with a lot of posts focusing on the American college application process and financial aid which may not be as handy for those outside of the U.S.
But this doesn’t mean that parents outside of the U.S. shouldn’t check it out!
There's some fantastic information for everyone on there.
Some articles will provide you with actionable advice for parenting teens, such as how to help them navigate friendship issues.
However, other articles are more personal, with the writers exploring their own emotions towards parenting. These posts are tender and heartwarming, and may help you feel less alone.
Thinking Parenting by Anita Cleare
Anita Cleare is a parenting coach and author whose blog tackles the practicalities and psychology of parenting teens and tweens.
Her writing is thoughtful and encouraging – perfect for parents who want evidence-based strategies with a human touch.
Topics include conflict resolution, communication, and emotional connection.
Child in Time is a counselling service in the UK and has a blog that is perfect for parents of teens with neurodiversity or mental health issues.
There is loads of helpful information on there about navigating the ups and downs of parenting, from how to protect your child during a divorce or separation to how to help them cope with anxiety.
Finding comfort in shared chaos
We know that raising teens and tweens is often a wild mix of pride, panic, and patience.
One minute they’re wise beyond their years, the next they can’t remember where they left their shoes (or phone…or entire backpack).
But you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Parenting blogs are like having a group of friends who get it.
They remind you that the mood swings are normal, the silence won’t last forever, and that a bit of humour goes a long way.
Whether you’re looking for expert-backed strategies or just a relatable story that makes you laugh-snort your coffee, these voices are here to lift you up.
How we created this article:
luna's team of experts comprises GPs, Dermatologists, Safeguarding Leads and Junior Doctors as well as Medical Students with specialised interests in paediatric care, mental health and gynaecology. All articles are created by experts, and reviewed by a member of luna's senior review team.
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