Tag Archive for: teens

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

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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

A Father’s Letter To His Daughter (About Living In a World That Degrades Women)

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By: Akos Balogh

Dear Ava*,

Part of me wishes I didn’t have to write this letter.

You see, I wish we lived in a world where all men treated all women with dignity and respect, at all times. Read more

Graduate Job Readiness

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By: McCrindle

The transition from being a student into the turbulence of the workforce is a significant milestone in a young person’s life. Read more

Why Advice About Alcohol Falls on Deaf Teen Ears (and What You Can Do About It)

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By: Dr Justin Coulson

In late 2019, shortly before COVID-19 began to do its damage, I was in a coastal NSW high school talking to students in Grades 9 and 10 about the latest alcohol statistics. Those stats tell a very good news story. Kids today drink less than ever before. Read more

How Far Is Too Far? | Christian Dating Advice

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By: Sabrina Peters

“How far is too far?” That’s one of the most common questions I get asked by Christian teens and young adults alike. They want to know what they can touch, taste and caress (pre-marriage) before God gets mad or they end up feeling bad. Read more

When Should Kids Start Dating?

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By: Collett Smart

It would be naïve of parents to think their child won’t develop love interests at various times in their high school years. Indeed, belittling our teens for having feelings is the quickest way to ensure they never come to talk to us, about relationships, as they get older. Read more

Why a Teenager’s Brain is Like a Ferrari with Bicycle Brakes

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By: Dr Justin Coulson

Why do adolescents take risks – a lot? It’s almost like they feel they’re immortal. Adolescents are impulsive. They seek constant stimulation. They don’t weigh risks before they dive headlong into situations. Read more

Social Media P Plates for Teens

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By: Robert Garrett

In my blog on teens and social media I shared that we haven’t yet allowed our teenagers to have their own social media accounts. I drew the analogy that simply giving them access to social media when they turned 13 would be like giving them the keys to the family car and wishing them all the best.

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Home Will Be the Hero: Creating a Safe Place for Our Tweens and Teens

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By: Michelle Mitchell

The feeling of packing your bags up and heading home is always bittersweet, especially if it wasn’t in the original plan. Read more