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Tom Lazarus

Tom Lazarus

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Tom Lazarus is a Sydney-based freelance writer and editor with a background in magazine journalism. He’s Dad to two teenagers and a preteen who differ wildly in needs and personalities, but who share the view that his job is “basically just sitting and reading”. When he’s not parenting (or sitting and reading), he likes to get out into nature, surf, play music and draw things.

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Help your teen transition into adulthood

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How to support your teen with anger management

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How to be a supportive parent to your teenager

Supportive parenting: what it is and how to do it as your teen approaches adulthood.

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