By: Collett Smart
It’s been a strange year for all students, but none more so than those in their final year of school. Continue reading “What the Final Class of 2020 Needs from You Right Now”
What the Final Class of 2020 Needs from You Right Now
Teaching Teens About Healthy Disagreement
By: Robert Garrett
In Braving the Wilderness, author Brené Brown says, “In philosophy, “you’re either with us or against us” is considered a false dichotomy or a false dilemma. It’s a move to force people to take sides. [However] the ability to think past either/or situations is the foundation of critical thinking, but still, it requires courage. Getting curious and asking questions happens outside our bunkers of certainty.” Continue reading “Teaching Teens About Healthy Disagreement”
Young & Free on Worship in Lockdown, and Their New Singles
By: Laura Bennett
In a time where thousands of voices are vying for our attention, Hillsong youth band Young & Free are cutting through the noise to draw people to God with their new singles Best Friends and Never Have I Ever. Continue reading “Young & Free on Worship in Lockdown, and Their New Singles”
Make Sure Your Teens are Using Social Media Well in Isolation: Expert Tips
By: Laura Bennett
Social media is a complex beast. Continue reading “Make Sure Your Teens are Using Social Media Well in Isolation: Expert Tips”
Red Frogs Supporting Teens in Isolation
By: Laura Bennett
Cancelling events doesn’t just mean reducing crowds. For young people, it can also mean cutting them off from vital support networks. But “official party crashers” Red Frogs Australia, are working to ensure no one isolates alone. Continue reading “Red Frogs Supporting Teens in Isolation”
Should We Be Giving Our Teens Alcohol?
Many parents believe they are doing the right thing by giving their teenagers alcohol. And it does make some sense. Serving alcohol to our children in our homes is completely logical from our ‘grown-up’ perspective. Continue reading “Should We Be Giving Our Teens Alcohol?”
Why Do Teenagers Become “Allergic” to Their Parents?
Dear Dr Justin
My son is 14 and up until recently we have always been close. When he got in from school he couldn’t wait to tell me about his day. But everything has changed. Now he seems angry and hostile all the time, and nothing I do ever makes him happy. What can I do to connect with him again? Continue reading “Why Do Teenagers Become “Allergic” to Their Parents?”
Is Loyalty Dead? Family Life in an Unfaithful World
By: Rachel Doherty
Loyalty seems a discarded value in the 21st century world. But what if it’s essential to good family functioning and effective parenting? Continue reading “Is Loyalty Dead? Family Life in an Unfaithful World”
How to Give Your Teens Advice They’ll Listen To
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Giving advice to teens can seem like an important role for parents. But if you want them to listen to you, you’ll need to find a clever way to share your thoughts that keeps them tuned in. Continue reading “How to Give Your Teens Advice They’ll Listen To”
12 fundamentals every 12 year old needs to know
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
A 12 year old is just on the cusp of becoming a teenager which means parents have a few more months to make sure the fundamentals are in place to help them transition to adulthood and survive the roller coaster ride ahead. Continue reading “12 fundamentals every 12 year old needs to know”