The Teen Age
Know the right way to leave home so your family will miss you
By the time you go flatting, you should be able to take care of yourself financially, physically and emotionally. Do a ...
Teenagers and happiness
All teens are miserable from time to time. Contrary to popular belief, however, it’s not the parents’ job to fix ...
Get ready to move out of home before you leave
It’s time to prepare for your bigger world! Leaving school means the end of being a big fish in a small pond, ...
Avid advocate or candid critic
Are you your child’s most Avid Advocate or her Candid Critic? When someone accuses her of misconduct, are you super-quick ...
Helping your teens battle acne
The teenage years are challenging enough, so the last thing you want for your teens is hormone-induced skin problems adding ...
Supporting teens through school camp anxiety: A parent’s perspective
It’s that time of year again: Tweens and teens are setting off for school camp. And if you have a ...
Become a person who is competitive but who also has good character
In your quest to do well and to compete for opportunities, if you don’t have a strong moral compass, you’ll end up ...
Helping teens stop automatic negative thinking
Is your teen a negative Nelly, jumping to the worst conclusion all the time, or constantly thinking of the most ...
Why you need to make “life skills” your new parent project
What are we even talking about? How well does your teen know the basics? My 15-year old daughter can scuba dive, ...
Finding common ground
Some families find it super easy to spend leisure time with their teens because they all have the same interests ...
When your daughter’s wardrobe starts to change. Do’s and don’ts!
Discover the do’s and don’ts on how to effectively manage changes in your teenagers wardrobe while maintaining an open and ...
How to get Excellence in NCEA? (Possibly, maybe)
This discussion is not about the advantages or disadvantages of the NCEA qualification, nor about any potential changes. It’s simply ...