teens
What to Say If Your Child is Self-Harming: A Guide to the Initial Discussion
Self-harm is something that is very difficult for caring adults…
Compassionately Assertive: Five ways to approach a tech overloaded teen
Though-out the last few years technology has become an even…
Even If…and Other Conversations to Combat Anxiety
There really is an anxiety epidemic impacting today’s young ones….
Soft and Close: My Go-To Strategy for Explosive Moments
When parents ask me how to handle a son who…
How to Deal with An Entitled Kid or Teen: Because parenting shouldn’t feel like customer service
While some Australian teens face real hardship, many live in…
The Truth About a Teenager’s Love: Reassurance for Tired Mums
Many years ago a mother dragged her daughter to my…
Try Being 5 Minutes Late: Common Sense Ideas to Promote Resilience
I caught up with a mum over coffee this afternoon….
Bringing the Calm: How to Interrupt the Anxiety Loop in Your Home
It’s true. Some things are only understood once I was…
Staying Connected: Three Communication Strategies for Parents of Teens
Research conducted by Mission Australia in 2011 shows that 60%…