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Posted On: October 24th 2026, 01:06 pm
Teen anxiety and money worries: how to talk about the cost of living with your teen 💷
Financial insecurity is one of the factors the new Fonagy review links to rising distress in young people. Teens don’t need every detail of the household budget. They do need to feel that the adults around them are steady.
A few gentle ideas:
• Keep it short and age-appropriate
• Lead with the plan, not the panic
• Let them help in small ways, like meal planning or finding a free day out
• Reassure them it’s not their job to fix it
Feeling the pressure yourself? Your wellbeing matters here too. Steady grown-ups need support as well 🤍
💬 How did money get talked about in your home growing up? Share below if you’re comfortable.
If a young person needs to talk to someone right now, they can text SHOUT to 85258, free and 24/7.
✨Move Your Mind, helping you feel well, live well and thrive, one small step at a time.
Source: Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism (GOV.UK, Oct 2026).
#teenmentalhealth #teenanxiety #costofliving #parentingteens #youthmentalhealth
Financial insecurity is one of the factors the new Fonagy review links to rising distress in young people. Teens don’t need every detail of the household budget. They do need to feel that the adults around them are steady.
A few gentle ideas:
• Keep it short and age-appropriate
• Lead with the plan, not the panic
• Let them help in small ways, like meal planning or finding a free day out
• Reassure them it’s not their job to fix it
Feeling the pressure yourself? Your wellbeing matters here too. Steady grown-ups need support as well 🤍
💬 How did money get talked about in your home growing up? Share below if you’re comfortable.
If a young person needs to talk to someone right now, they can text SHOUT to 85258, free and 24/7.
✨Move Your Mind, helping you feel well, live well and thrive, one small step at a time.
Source: Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism (GOV.UK, Oct 2026).
#teenmentalhealth #teenanxiety #costofliving #parentingteens #youthmentalhealth
Comments (8)
9 days agonotes.between.places
Children often pick up on worries we think we're hiding. I think the most important thing is helping them understand the situation without making them feel responsible for solving it. 🤍
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