By: Akos BaloghTeenagers are massive users of digital technology. The current generation of teenagers – known as ‘iGen’ – have grown up in the age of the iPhone and social media. Most of them can’t remember a time without a smartphone in their home, which they...
By: McCrindleThe transition from being a student into the turbulence of the workforce is a significant milestone in a young person’s life.It signifies the beginning of newfound independence and responsibility, which can be exciting and overwhelming for some. For most students, the trajectory...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonA brave mum raises her hand to ask me a question. There are close to 400 parents in the packed auditorium. The topic was teens and screens, but her question stretches well beyond those boundaries.She says, “I don’t want my son playing those violent games. But how...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonTopics discussed in this episode:– Justin shares the story of a listener who had a parenting win– Kylie shares her feelings about one of their teenage daughters who has started dating– Learning to let goListen now: Episode 163 – My Daughter Has a...
By: Sabrina PetersWhen I was 16 I thought I knew everything. A few years have passed since then and I have realised I actually didn’t know everything (ha funny that right)! If I could stand face to face with my 16-year-old self I would have a lot to tell her. She probably wouldn’t...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonDo you remember how sex-obsessed you were as a teen? Or your friends? Even if you weren’t doing it, chances are you were talking about it, asking about it, and thinking about it.Sure, it starts off as desire. Then arousal. The first hand-holding or...
By: Laura BennettHow do we get our young people to put down their phones and start reading again?Kristen Young is the author of a new sci-fi/dystopian teen read called Apprentice. It’s book one in the Collective Underground series. She’s also a Lithgow-based youth...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonAggressive behaviour by a child towards a parent is one of the least studied areas of domestic violence. This is due in large part because parents are reluctant to admit that it happens. Many parents feel embarrassed, confused and even responsible for their child’s...
By: Hope MediaIt’s been an unprecedented year for everyone but the field of education has arguably been one of the sectors most impacted by the pandemic.Both teachers and students have been constantly adapting to the new reality of living with COVID-19. In addition, Year 12 students are now...
By: Robert GarrettWhen our kids were little, people would say, ‘enjoy them now, because when they’re teenagers …’ Consequently, I had this sense of resignation that when they hit their teen years, we’d lose connection with our kids and there was nothing to do but...
By: Robert GarrettIn several recent blogs I reference experts encouraging parents to keep the channels of communication open with their teens. From dads staying close to their daughters, to maintaining healthy parental dialogue around social media use, a positive outcome involves parents who...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonA friend of mine had an awful ‘sexting’ incident occur with her 11 year-old daughter. Her daughter was having an innocent conversation with a boy from school via text when he asked her to send “noodz” to him. I have two daughters and a son who are...
