Tag Archive for: teenagers

Location Sharing Apps: Some Pros and Cons for Parents to Consider

By: Joni Boyd

Do you have a location sharing app on your phone? Read more

Clashing with Your Teens? 3 Practical Steps for Dealing with Conflict

By: Mikala Sinfield

Parents want to pass on their wisdom, experience and values to their children – but it’s not always easy, particularly when your children are in their teen years. Read more

New Solutions for Youth Loneliness: Friendship Courses & ‘Social Prescribing’

By: Jacob Anderson

Publica, a leading policy and advocacy organization, has released urgent recommendations to address the rising epidemic of loneliness among young Australians. Read more

Banning Social Media for Kids Could Be a Game-Changer: Tips for Parents

By: Johanne Pillay

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently announced that his government will legislate to ban social media for children under 16. Read more

Australia’s Social Media and Online Overhaul: Explainer

By: Mike Crooks

Call it an overhaul of Australia’s online world. Read more

Schoolies: Red Frogs’ 10 Top Tips for Parents

By: Joni Boyd

Schoolies has been a traditional way to celebrate finishing school for generations. Read more

Caring for Your Teen’s Mental Health in 5 Steps: ‘I CARE’

By: Joni Boyd

Raising teens can often feel overwhelming, particularly when navigating mental health issues. Read more

The Mental Health Tsunami Has Arrived: How Should Christians Respond?

By: Stephen McAlpine

On the surface it seems astounding: Australian young people are among the worst affected by the mental health crisis that is reverberating around the globe since the COVID pandemic hit. Read more

Helping Young People to Find Motivation

By: Helping Hands TV

The many pressures and expectations being faced by young people today makes it harder than ever before for them to find motivation, according to Brett Ryan from Focus on the Family. Read more