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How to Help a Disappointed Teen or Tween: 6 Helpful Conversations
An unexpected shift in friendships. A sudden end to a romance. Poor results in an exam that was meant to
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The ‘GPS’ Lady
Ask any teenager. A parent’s voice often sounds like the GPS lady – SO SO ANNOYING!!! But there is an
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Sexting & Cyber Bullying Reports Are Increasing, What are we doing wrong?
For those supporting kids who have sent a nude. I have found that teenagers don’t always recover well from mistakes
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If You Have to Say No: 3 Decision Making Tips
The decisions we make while parenting a tween or teen can be tough, and we all have moments where we
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When a Parent and Teen Don’t Share Common Interests
In this video I want to share three stay-connected strategies that parents can lean on when common interests are missing.
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An Interview with Brett Lee about Technology
Brett Lee founded internet safe education in 2008 and has been working tirelessly in schools to educate parents and students
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In-charge Energy: Staying One Step Ahead of Our Tweens and Teens
You never know what is around the corner in life, and what demands your big shoulders will need to carry.
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Interview: Getting To Know More About Michelle
Michelle Mitchell is the expert on all things Tweens and Teens. Her talks pack out conferences, schools and she’s always
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Compassion & Social Responsibility
Dave was held in very high esteem by his peers. He was captain of the football team. His 6 foot
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Showing Up For Others: The ‘Virtual’ Kitchen Table
I grew up in a ministers home. Many, many people processed their grief at my parent’s kitchen table. It was
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An Interview with Susan McLean about Online Safety during COVID-19
Susan McLean Susan McLean is Australia’s foremost expert in the area of cyber safety and was a member of Victoria Police
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An Interview with Dr Kristy Goodwin about Technology during COVID-19
Dr Kristy Goodwin is a researcher, educator and big ambassador of digital wellbeing for both adults and young people. In
COVID-19
Home is the Hero Right Now: Following Our Inner Compass to a Safe Place
The feeling of packing your bags up and heading home is always bittersweet, especially if it wasn’t in the original
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