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!”
Raising Grateful, Empathetic, Mindful Teens: It’s Possible!
“Boys Aren’t the Issue”: Raising Good Men is Everyone’s Business
By: Ben McEachen
Is there a problem in Australia with young men?
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Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs
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”
Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?
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?”
6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties
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”
The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents
By: Collett Smart
A shortage of healthy touch can have detrimental effects on our health and wellbeing, even leading to psychologically damaging effects.
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Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips
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”
9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance
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”
Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids
By: Steff Willis, 96five
A recent study conducted by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation revealed that 4 in 5 parents would respond with anger and blame if they discovered their child was sharing inappropriate images online.
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Traumatic Events in the News: 10 Tips for Supporting Young People
By: Collett Smart
Weekly news reports of traumatic images and stories of pain and destruction such as; natural disasters (bushfires, floods, volcanoes and earthquakes), the coronavirus, terrorist attacks, threats of war and shootings can cause great concern in children. Continue reading “Traumatic Events in the News: 10 Tips for Supporting Young People”