Parties give teens an opportunity for socialising – but I’m often asked, “How much influence do parents have on teens, parties and alcohol consumption?”
Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?
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6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties
How can we prepare our children for High School parties and sleepovers, where drinking might be involved? Collett Smart shares expert advice.
Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips
Somehow it’s socially acceptable for adults to belittle teens – which only divides us. How can we change the stereotype, and connect with our teens better?
Stop the Violence: A Church’s Bold Move to Stamp Out Abuse
Anglicare has launched a new youth program called Before It Starts aimed at preventing an all-too-common form of violence in Australia.
7 Tips for Raising Girls
Dr Justin Coulson gives seven tips for raising happy, responsible and strong teenage girls
Sleep Deprivation and Teens
When we systematically allow our teenagers to go to bed late we couldn’t design a worse system for learning and wellbeing.
Has Digital Technology Been Good For Teenagers? It Depends.
For the current generation of teenagers, digital tech is as much a part of their lives as pimples and puberty, and it comes with pros and cons.
Graduate Job Readiness
There seems to be an increasing disconnect between what students are being prepared for and what the workforce expects of graduates.
The Cultivation of Character
It can no longer be about looking good. Cultivation of character is about being good. What if we expected more of ourselves, our kids and the teams we lead?
4 Lessons About Parenting Teens in a Hyper-Sexualised Age
Here’s how parents can maintain healthy conversations with their teens, taken from the book, They’ll Be Okay written by psychologist, Collett Smart.
