Watchwellcast is a great source of easy to understand videos for teens on a range of topics. Check out this great little explainer video on puberty. If you have any questions or concerns at any time about what you are going through speak to a parent or trusted adult and think about going and seeing your GP. It's a crazy time for you but please know that all of it is normal - and no question is a silly one.

What do I believe in? What makes me unique? What are my values? What do I stand for? Who do I like? What clothes do I want to wear? How should I have my hair? What do I want to be when I leave school? These are all questions you will ask yourself over the next little while. This short little video can help you ask yourself the right questions to get to know yourself a little better. The other thing you can start to explore is who do you look up to or relate to - what is it about them that draws you to them? You may have similar values - they may represent a level of confidence you want to achieve - they may have "come out" about their sexuality or the way they express their gender may resonate with you.

Talking with parents or carers about the trickier or embarrassing stuff in life can be tough - but the best way to normalise this is to work on talking to them everyday, even about the smaller things, so then when you need to talk about some of the bigger stuff, it will make it a lot easier and less awkward - for both of you! Here is a great article from KidsHelpline on how to develop better relationships with your parents/carers so you can go to them when you need there help with the tough stuff. https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/talking-your-parents

Friendships can be a tough space to navigate especially as you start to develop more independence and a sense of who you are as a person. It's really important to think about your values and what you believe to be a healthy relationship. A good friend is someone who celebrates who you are as a person, they may not like all the things you like but they respect you for who you are. Then think about what other character traits you expect from a friend such as loyalty, honesty, trust and a good sense of humour! If your friendships do not reflect what's important to you as a person, or make you feel good then it might be time to look for some new friends. Starting high school can be a great way to start afresh and find your people!