It’s official: vapes are now illegal in Australia without a prescription. But we’ve been hearing a lot lately from parents that this hasn’t stopped teens from vaping and sourcing them. In fact, many have shifted… Read More »Is your teen vaping? 3 ways to respond that actually work
Do you suspect your teen is vaping? How do you know for sure? And what do you do if that’s the case? Here are some tips to help manage this issue. New vaping reforms (in… Read More »Signs your teen is vaping and what to do
Here’s a question for you: Are you stuck in ‘first-worst’ thinking when your teens propose something? I know I’ve been guilty of it (and Michelle has too). And this question recently hit me hard when… Read More »Are you a ‘first-worst’ thinker when it comes to your teen?
As our teens seek to spread their wings, it’s only natural for them to want to dip their toes into the social scene. Parties can be an opportunity for your teenager to socialize and explore… Read More »Party safe tips for you and your teen
This week we look at how to provide support for your teen during potentially stressful times. This could be an exam period, transitioning to something new like a year level, or perhaps it’s a busy… Read More »Supporting your teen with the power of a whiteboard, a pen and a mental map
We recently came across an article mentioning caregivers as ‘askable adults’. It was about parents and caregivers being someone their child can come to, to ask a question no matter how awkward and or shocking.… Read More »Are you an ‘askable adult’? Creating a safe space for your teen
Setting boundaries with your teen can be a daunting task. It’s a situation that many of us have encountered at one point or another (or maybe you’re about to enter into this territory!). Setting boundaries… Read More »Setting boundaries with your teen, without the battle
As we gear up and head into the final school term, this means it’s exam time. No matter the age or year level of your teen, it can be a stressful time. You might have… Read More »Managing the end of school term without burnout for you or your teen