What would a teenager tell parents about talking to them about sex? One brave teen shared their honest thoughts with us. And their insights might… Read More »A teen’s advice on talking about sex: what parents need to know
School refusal doesn’t just impact your teen—it affects your whole household. Whether you’re in the thick of it now, or it’s a pattern you’re starting… Read More »Strategies to help your teen go back to school when they don’t want to.
When your teen refuses to go to school, it’s rarely about laziness or being rebellious. More often, it’s anxiety, overwhelm, fear of failure, or social… Read More »Why does my teen refuse to go to school?
If your teen is refusing school, it can leave you feeling stuck, emotional, and unsure of what to do next. Maybe your mornings have become… Read More »Is your teen refusing school? 3 steps to help without the ongoing battles.
Family rules and boundaries are statements and guidelines that describe how family members behave, care for, and treat one another. It’s about what behaviour is… Read More »Building a culture of boundaries at home
When your teen tests curfews, argues about screen time, or pushes back against safety rules, it can feel like you’re constantly walking a tightrope between… Read More »Boundaries that stick: How to set rules with your teen.
In this final part of our 3-part series, we step back and look at the bigger picture: What’s actually going on with our teens today—and… Read More »Why there is so much overwhelm for parents today
If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the moment—perhaps emotionally drained from everything that’s going on with your teen and life in general—you’re not alone. Right now,… Read More »How you respond to your teen: you don’t need to fix everything. You just need to connect.
Why does it feel so hard right now with your teen? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. Many parents are saying the same thing:… Read More »How to cope with the overwhelm of parenting a teen
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… Read More »Is your teen vaping? 3 ways to respond that actually work