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By: Collett Smart
Part of my day job sees me lucky enough to spend time with teens. I have run media literacy seminars for students, in schools around the world, for a number of years now. Continue reading “Boys Have Body Image Issues too”
By: Collett Smart
There is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager. Continue reading “6 tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties”
By: Joni Boyd
“How do I raise my teen to be a grateful, empathetic adult?” Continue reading “Raising Grateful, Empathetic, Mindful Teens: It’s Possible!”
By: Ben McEachen
Is there a problem in Australia with young men?
Continue reading ““Boys Aren’t the Issue”: Raising Good Men is Everyone’s Business”
By: Collett Smart
For parents and teachers alike, vaping, alcohol and other drugs are high on their radar right now, so I decided it was time to address it on the Raising Teenagers podcast, by chatting to Paul Dillon. Continue reading “Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs”
By: Collett Smart
Festivities can be so much fun, and parties provide opportunities for socialising and a little freedom for older teens. Continue reading “Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?”
By: Collett Smart
There is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager. Some of the teens I chat with mention how much they love going out with friends, but feel conflicted about the peer pressure around sleepovers, parties and alcohol. Continue reading “6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties”
By: Collett Smart
A shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects.
Continue reading “The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents”
By: Collett Smart
“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. Continue reading “Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips”
By: Collett Smart
Nature is known to provide cognitive benefits and enhance our overall physical and mental wellbeing. Yet, for some tweens, spending too much time on technology, sees them not getting enough exercise or spending enough time outdoors. So how do we help our young people create a healthy screen time balance? Continue reading “9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance”