A Teen's World, Behaviour & Development, Parenting Perspective
Teens and part time jobs, in my mind it’s a no-brainer. There are so many reasons why I think you should applaud your part-time working teen…. or encourage them to get a casual job if they’ve not yet got one. But first, let me reminisce. As a teen, I...
A Teen's World, Behaviour & Development, Cyberstuff, Education, Technology
Your teen must be taught their online reputation has the ability to make or break them in today’s digital world. There’s no point minimising it because life’s reality means that future employers, girlfriends (or boyfriends) and teammates can and will...
Behaviour & Development, Cyberstuff, Education, Technology
As a social animal, your teen learns behaviour through modelling and imitating their peers and also adults. Young people are connected to each other and social media 24/7 and therefore influences far and wide are prominent in their lives and often there is little we...
Behaviour & Development, Family, Health and Wellbeing, Help & Advice
Adolescence and anxiety. Both start with A, but that’s not the end of it. If you’ve an anxious teen in the house, you’ll know it’s a worrying time for them and you both. Just like adults, teens can feel the pinch and suffer from stress and...
A Teen's World, Behaviour & Development, Health and Wellbeing, Parenting Perspective, Technology
I’m a member of a local community Facebook group. Not so actively, but I do like to stick my nose in and see what’s going on around the place. Now… yesterday morning, a frustrated parent posted this plea for help …. Absolutely yes, the struggle...
A Teen's World, Behaviour & Development, Help & Advice
It’s difficult not to feel heartbroken and even crushed when your child is experiencing friendship difficulties. Whether you’re parenting a pre-schooler or a teen (…. or both like I am) their hurt and vulnerability at any age translates to a...
