Parents can raise well balanced teens by creating structured opportunities for gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness.
“Children crave boundaries,” psychologist and author Collett Smart said. “They don’t need a 40 year old, BFF, best friend forever.”
Vaping is on every school principal’s mind right now. Adolescent psychologist Collett Smart and drug-and-alcohol educator Paul Dillon share their advice.
Parties give teens an opportunity for socialising – but I’m often asked, “How much influence do parents have on teens, parties and alcohol consumption?”
How can we prepare our children for High School parties and sleepovers, where drinking might be involved? Collett Smart shares expert advice.
A shortage of healthy touch can effect our wellbeing, and even be psychologically damaging, writes Collett Smart. She shares tips for parents of teens.
