parenting teens
Sunday 22 May 2022 · Parenting
Parties give teens an opportunity for socialising - but I'm often asked, “How much influence do parents have on teens, parties and alcohol consumption?”
Tuesday 17 May 2022 · Parenting
How can we prepare our children for High School parties and sleepovers, where drinking might be involved? Collett Smart shares expert advice.
Wednesday 27 Apr 2022 · Parenting
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?
Sunday 24 Apr 2022 · Parenting
A shortage of healthy touch can effect our wellbeing, and even be psychologically damaging, writes Collett Smart. She shares tips for parents of teens.
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Wednesday 1 Dec 2021 · Health and Wellbeing
A new survey has exposed the biggest source of concerns for the young people of Australia, with alarming results and future hope.
Thursday 28 Oct 2021 · Guests and Artists · Mornings with Fee
Isabelle's story of struggle and the pup whose unconditional love helped nurse her to back health, shared in the hope it will help kids feel OK to talk about mental health.
Monday 29 Mar 2021 · Parenting
How do you set rules and boundaries about alcohol with your kids? Here are 7 tips for talking about drinking with your kids.
Saturday 6 Mar 2021 · Parenting
Reportedly 55 per cent of girls between the ages of eight and nine years are dissatisfied with their bodies.
Saturday 13 Feb 2021 · Parenting
Studies have discovered that children who were expected to participate in doing chores developed a stronger work ethic, leading to greater success in life.
Thursday 14 Jan 2021 · Parenting
Should parents accept the inevitability of losing connection with our kids when they become teens, or can we hope for something better?
Saturday 26 Dec 2020 · Parenting
If I could stand face to face with my 16-year-old self I would have a lot to tell her. She probably wouldn’t listen but I’ll say it anyway!
Tuesday 1 Dec 2020 · Parenting
Here’s how parents can maintain healthy conversations with their teens, taken from the book, They’ll Be Okay written by psychologist, Collett Smart.