A Teen's World, Behaviour & Development, Better Communication, Help & Advice
First things first, let’s get real and transparent about this. There is no such thing as perfect parenting or perfect kids… dealing with your teenager who’s lying to you (and/or others) is not a reflection on you; it’s not like you’re alone with this issue and...
A Teen's World, Behaviour & Development, Help & Advice
As you held your tiny, lovely baby daughter in those newborn days, you were probably focused on her peacefulness (when she was sleeping!) and innocence…. not necessarily how she’s going to be during her teenage years. Right? Awww…. yes, the memories! Those...
Better Communication, Help & Advice
Raising a teenage girl these days is not as easy as it was back in the 1980s, when I was growing up and you possibly were too. You will have to deal with and understand modern teenage girl behaviours such as their (constant) use of social media, their late night...
A Teen's World, Education, Help & Advice, Parenting Perspective
We all want our kids to do well and be successful…. right? Academic, cultural or sporting success is wonderful and to be celebrated BUT succeeding at life and being a great person is what really matters. So what skills or character traits should you be...
Behaviour & Development, Better Communication, Parenting Perspective
It’s a bit of a generalisation to say that people seem to have less tolerance and patience today…. but hey, it does seem bang on, don’t you think? So… when you’re short on time and patience… AND needing to deal with a teenager whose sole purpose may be to stir your...
A Teen's World, Better Communication, Health and Wellbeing, Help & Advice
13 Reasons Why – the Nextflix series airing in 2017 and focusing on the sensitive topic youth suicide – came under fire and created much controversy amidst graphic scenes and then fear of copy-cat behaviours. This year a second series has been released and is...
A Teen's World, Behaviour & Development, Education
The phone rings, and caller ID is showing you the school’s number. You know this could be about one of a few things…. ….. praise about how well your teen has done on a recent assignment, or ….. a quick, come and get them as they’re in sickbay request, or...
A Teen's World, Better Communication, Family
Being a teen is full of wonderful adventures and YOLO moments…. but being the parent of a teen is bloody stressful. Even though you were once a teen before you become a parent (of course!) we all know ‘the times they are a changing’ and this iPhone...
A Teen's World, Better Communication, Help & Advice
“Oh my God!!! He’s such a follower!!”… “She’s in with the wrong crowd. I hate the influence her friends have over her!”… “He just can’t say no and one day he’ll end up doing something stupid with the...
Behaviour & Development, Cyberstuff, Education, Help & Advice, Saftey
I want to continue the conversation about bullying…. not that we should ever shut up about it. There can never be enough open and honest discussion, don’t you think? Recently, the nation’s attention was drawn to the untimely and tragic death of...
