teens
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%…
For My Younger Readers: Tips for Friends Helping Friends Who Are Self-Harming
When you and I were young, it was unlikely we…
Is Snooping Ok? My Answer to a Common Parenting Dilemma
I recently received this question from a mum who found…
Delay, Decide, Distract: 40 Ways to Help Young People Self-Care
If you have discovered that your child is self-harming you…
Eight Things You Can Do To Help Your Daughter Love Her Body
Here are two emails I recently received which share parents’…