by user | Sep 16, 2024 | Parenting
By: Joni Boyd “How do I raise my teen to be a grateful, empathetic adult?”According to Hugh van Cuylenberg is a renowned educator, resilience expert and founder of The Resilience Project, there are simple practises that parents can adopt, to create an...
by user | Jul 9, 2024 | Parenting
By: Joni Boyd Many parents will admit – the temptation to just aim to be their child’s friend above all else, is strong.Key points Your teens “don’t need a 40 year old BFF best friend forever”. If your child hates hugs, find their love...
by user | Aug 12, 2022 | Parenting
By: Collett SmartFor parents and teachers alike, vaping, alcohol and other drugs are high on their radar right now, so I decided it was time to address it on the Raising Teenagers podcast, by chatting to Paul Dillon. Paul is my go-to expert on all things drug and...
by user | Apr 27, 2022 | Parenting
By: Collett SmartFestivities can be so much fun, and parties provide opportunities for socialising and a little freedom for older teens. It is wonderful to be young! Encouragingly, it has been reported that teens today are making better choices with alcohol than...
by user | Apr 22, 2022 | Parenting
By: Collett SmartThere is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager. Some of the teens I chat with mention how much they love going out with friends, but feel conflicted about the peer pressure around sleepovers, parties...
