Tag Archive for: teenagers

The Positive Impact of Cheering on Young People

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

Your Teen Doesn’t Need You to Be Their Bestie: Collett Smart

By: Joni Boyd

Many parents will admit – the temptation to just aim to be their child’s friend above all else, is strong. Read more

“Boys Aren’t the Issue”: Raising Good Men is Everyone’s Business

By: Ben McEachen

Is there a problem in Australia with young men?

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What is a Zalpha?

By: Mark McCrindle

You may have heard of Generation Z (the generation born between 1995 and 2009) and Generation Alpha (born from 2010-2024), but have you heard of a Zalpha? Read more

Screen and Social Media Use Amongst Young Aussies

By: Mark McCrindle

Today, a vast majority of connection is carried out online. With the internet, social media, and instant messaging making sociability possible at all times, this ease of instant connectivity has created both benefits and challenges for people to navigate. Read more

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

By: Collett Smart

Festivities can be so much fun, and parties provide opportunities for socialising and a little freedom for older teens. Read more

6 Tips on Young Teens, Sleepovers and Parties

By: Collett Smart

There is something both exhilarating and scary about the freedom that comes with being a teenager. Some of the teens I chat with mention how much they love going out with friends, but feel conflicted about the peer pressure around sleepovers, parties and alcohol. Read more

Connecting with Teens – 6 Tips

By: Collett Smart

“I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. Read more

Stop the Violence: A Church’s Bold Move to Stamp Out Abuse

By: Michael Crooks

It’s an alarming stat that shocked Australians: 55 women died at the hands of their intimate partner last year. It means that on average, at least one woman dies each week as the result of domestic violence. Read more

Sleep Deprivation and Teens

By: Collett Smart

The Parenting Question this week is from Judy, on Sleep Deprivation: “How much sleep do our teens need?”

It has been said that we have a chronically sleep deprived generation. Read more