Thursday 19 May 2022 · Parenting
How can we prepare our children for high school parties and sleepovers, where drinking might be involved? Collett Smart and Paul Dillon share expert advice.
Monday 16 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?”
Thursday 28 Apr 2022 · Parenting
Collett Smart reveals how a shortage of healthy touch can effect wellbeing, and even be psychologically damaging.
Thursday 21 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?
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Thursday 14 Apr 2022 · Parenting
Instead of banning screens, we need to help our tweens find a healthy balance for their gaming and video-streaming time, writes Collett Smart.
Tuesday 15 Mar 2022 · Parenting · Mental Fitness With Psychologist Collett Smart
Expert tips on how to spot the signs of trauma in your children when they've been overexposed to bad news - and how to help them.
Thursday 20 Jan 2022 · 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.
Wednesday 23 Jun 2021 · Parenting · Raising Teens
Through tumultuous times, everyday rituals and regular family traditions serve as anchors and safe havens to be counted on.
Monday 31 May 2021 · Parenting · Raising Teens
When we systematically allow our teenagers to go to bed late we couldn’t design a worse system for learning and wellbeing.
Thursday 1 Oct 2020 · Relationships
How young is too young for a romantic relationship? Here's how to broach the subject of dating and romantic love with your teens.
Wednesday 17 Jun 2020 · Parenting
Boys have body image issues, and are more body-conscious than we realise. But they tend to struggle alone - because it's thought of as ‘a girl thing’.
Monday 25 May 2020 · Health and Wellbeing · Hope Mornings
We need to be aware of students who have anxiety or have struggled with school refusal in the past, they will be more anxious about returning to school.
