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Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood

Mirette Abraham’s new book offers wisdom and encouragement to mums, as one who’s ‘been there’ and made it to the other side....

Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs

Vaping is on every school principal’s mind right now. Adolescent psychologist Collett Smart and drug-and-alcohol educator Paul Dillon share their advice....

Raising Gen Alpha in the Great Screen Age

Our children need digital skills to thrive in today’s world – but how do we also develop in them the life skills that can only grow away from the screen?...

Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?

Parties give teens an opportunity for socialising – but I’m often asked, “How much influence do parents have on teens, parties and alcohol consumption?”...

Helen Smallbone, ‘Mum’ to 3 Grammy Winners – Releases Her Memoir

Helen tells her story of being Mum to seven creative children, including Grammy Award winning artists Rebecca St James and for KING & COUNTRY....

6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

How can we prepare our children for High School parties and sleepovers, where drinking might be involved? Collett Smart shares expert advice....

The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

A shortage of healthy touch can effect our wellbeing, and even be psychologically damaging, writes Collett Smart. She shares tips for parents of teens....

Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

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?...

9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance

Instead of banning screens, we need to help our tweens find a healthy balance for their gaming and video-streaming time, writes Collett Smart....

Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids

Focus on the Family say that compassion goes a long way when it comes to handling online incidents and tricky topics with our kids....

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Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood

Talking to Teens About Vaping, Alcohol & Drugs

Raising Gen Alpha in the Great Screen Age

Parties and Alcohol – Do Parents Have Any Influence on Teens?

Helen Smallbone, ‘Mum’ to 3 Grammy Winners – Releases Her Memoir

6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

The Importance of Touch in Raising Teens – Tips for Parents

Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

9 Ideas for Screen Time Balance

Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids

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Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood