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...
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...
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, Education, Parenting Perspective
The final day of June, but first day of the Queensland school holidays. Thank bloody goodness I say. It’s been a rough first semester for Mr 17 in his final year of high school, and 6 months down, with less than 6 to go… pressure’s on. And it’s...
