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By: Helping Hands TV
The many pressures and expectations being faced by young people today makes it harder than ever before for them to find motivation, according to Brett Ryan from Focus on the Family. Continue reading “The Positive Impact of Cheering on Young People”
By: Joni Boyd
Many parents will admit – the temptation to just aim to be their child’s friend above all else, is strong. Continue reading “Your Teen Doesn’t Need You to Be Their Bestie: Collett Smart”
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: Mark McCrindle
You may have heard of Generation Z (the generation born between 1995 and 2009) and Generation Alpha (born from 2010-2024), but have you heard of a Zalpha? Continue reading “What is a Zalpha?”
By: Mark McCrindle
Today, a vast majority of connection is carried out online. With the internet, social media, and instant messaging making sociability possible at all times, this ease of instant connectivity has created both benefits and challenges for people to navigate. Continue reading “Screen and Social Media Use Amongst Young Aussies”
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
“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: Michael Crooks
It’s an alarming stat that shocked Australians: 55 women died at the hands of their intimate partner last year. It means that on average, at least one woman dies each week as the result of domestic violence. Continue reading “Stop the Violence: A Church’s Bold Move to Stamp Out Abuse”
A short while ago my new book about teenage girls, Miss-Connection, was released. The book appeared on some bestseller lists around the country. Since then, I’ve been asked, repeatedly, for the “secrets” to raising happy, responsible, strong teenage girls. Continue reading “7 Tips for Raising Girls”