A Teen's World, Better Communication, Parenting Perspective
How much privacy do you give your teen’s personal information? Now your child is a teen, you’ve undoubtedly picked up on the vibe that they don’t readily share as much as they used to with you. Teens love their freedom, personal space and privacy....
Better Communication, Help & Advice
Tips on how to have the hard conversations with your teen….and just some of the things it might be difficult to chat with them about! Just because your teen has reached a stage where they think they know everything (don’t worry, they’ll tell...
Better Communication, Education, Family, Help & Advice, Parenting Perspective, Sex, Drugs and Alcohol
Are you comfortable having the conversation with your teenager about Same Sex Marriage, an issue that’s currently very much talk of the town? Only last week I posted an article about having the hard chats with your teen, and for some parents this topic may prove...
Better Communication, Education, Family, Parenting Perspective
Ahhhhh school holidays! Reprieve from packing Vegemite sandwiches, a break from dragging the teens out of bed and a few weeks without hunting matching socks! All. The. Wins! More than that, school breaks are an ideal time to bond with your teen and rebuild the...
A Teen's World, Better Communication, Health and Wellbeing
Today is Suicide Awareness Day and we’re all prompted to ask the question to promote awareness of this cause. Please, take the time and ask someone if they’re ok. Over a number of years working with adolescents in a welfare type role, I’ve spoken...
Better Communication, Family, Health and Wellbeing, Parent Self Care
Self-care for mums of teens is often overlooked. I mean let’s face it … days are busy, kids are demanding and once everyone else’s needs are taken care of, there’s little time left for you, mum. Here in lies a potential problem though and...
