Family, Help & Advice, Technology
I get it… as parents, we sometimes overspend on our personal needs (and wants….) but most of the time money gets sucked right out of our wallets to buy for our family’s wants and needs. And it seems each year that the same amount never manages to stretch quite as far…...
A Teen's World, Behaviour & Development, Better Communication, Help & Advice
Teens go through a series of emotional and physical changes that can result in baffling behaviour. In fact, a survey by the American Psychological Association in 2014 revealed that teenagers are more stressed than adults. I know. It’s quite unbelievable to think about...
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...
