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, 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, 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...
Behaviour & Development, Help & Advice, Parenting Perspective
It’s completely mama-instinct to protect our young and lick their wounds. They hurt, we hurt and the biology of this doesn’t change as our babies grow. But there comes a time in their lives we should no longer protect our kids from natural consequences and...
