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Posted on August 12, 2022August 9, 2022

Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs

Teenager Vaping

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”

Posted on April 27, 2022April 22, 2022

Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?

Teen party

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?”

Posted on April 22, 2022April 19, 2022

6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

TEen girls at party

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”

Posted on April 13, 2022April 11, 2022

The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

Mum and teen hugging

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”

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

Teens jumping at beach

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”

Posted on March 30, 2022March 29, 2022

9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance

Young man gaming

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”

Posted on March 23, 2022March 18, 2022

Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids

A kid playing on his computer

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.
Continue reading “Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids”

Posted on March 15, 2022March 14, 2022

Traumatic Events in the News: 10 Tips for Supporting Young People

Watching TV NEWS

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”

Posted on June 21, 2021June 18, 2021

The Beauty of Family Traditions

ingredients for smores in front of a campfire - biscuits, marshmallows and chocolate

By: Collett Smart

I’m regularly asked, “What is the secret to raising healthy teenagers?”

I think we often wonder if there’s some big secret to raising healthy teenagers. Something we are missing, that others know the answer to.

My answer is usually this, “There is no magic bullet, the small things ARE the big things!” Continue reading “The Beauty of Family Traditions”

Posted on May 18, 2021May 14, 2021

Sleep Deprivation and Teens

sleeping girl

By: Collett Smart

The Parenting Question this week is from Judy, on Sleep Deprivation: “How much sleep do our teens need?”

It has been said that we have a chronically sleep deprived generation. Continue reading “Sleep Deprivation and Teens”

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