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 Teenagers

• Kids' motivations don't change as much as you would think. Teenagers love their certificates and pictures on the wall just as much as toddlers do. (custardo)
• Pick your battles with teenagers. A messy room isn't the end of the world, whereas an agreement to always know where they are is essential. (lilibet)
• Whether they are three or thirteen, babies or teenagers, never forget the mantra: It's just a phase. This, too, will pass. (WigWamBam)
• My teenager takes packed lunches occasionally in return for his £2 a day dinner money as extra pocket money. He's happy and it saves me money. (SimplySparkling)
• Write your secondary-school aged children's schedules up separately on a large piece of paper and put them up in the hallway. (Custardo)
• Living with young adults who refuse to take the first steps into the big wide world? Put the house on the market and move to a smaller one that just doesn't have room for them. Best thing I ever did for me and my kids. (Leedjenks)
• Remember to let your teenagers know that you still love and care for them, no matter how unreasonable they seem. This helps them to feel safe, secure and guilty when they are considering their actions. (curry)
• If your 16 year old is keen to get a flat with friends, let them. Ours was back inside a month. He found it too expensive, too hard and he missed mums cooking! (jax)