Your child can be a lot of things, but preferably not this
Responsible, achievement-oriented and highly principled . . . this is the kind of child most parents dream of, until you discover the downside.
Four types of boys and how they respond
Here are the four types of boys I shared about in my book, How to Raise a Man, which is a useful tool in helping mothers understand how to adapt their children’s demands.
Creating space for meaningful conversations with children in the digital age
“I dunno” is an answer you’re probably familiar with as a parent. Sometimes you can’t get kids to be quiet and other times it’s impossible to get a word from them.
Social media use at Christmas time
Psychologist Collett Smart discusses the positives and negatives of using social media, how to reduce social media use and provides five tips to use social media positively at Christmas time. 🎄
The idea of schoolies freaking you out? Here’s what to say instead
If the thought of your teen heading off to schoolies is causing you anxiety, here are some tools to help you—and them—cope.
Types of friends your child should avoid
Friends and friendships are a major part of your child’s life. 👭But what type of friends are there and what types of friend relationships should my children avoid?
The hidden danger men face—and how you can help
Did you know that suicide rates in men are three times higher than for women, and are a leading cause of death in young men globally?
4 simple ways to manage screen time for kids
What is the recommended screen time for children and can you use technology in a healthy way?
Why your child should have an early bedtime
The benefits of getting your kid to bed early go beyond a brief moment of “you-time” after they’ve gone to sleep. It has the potential to give them a healthy head start too.
How to avoid shame-based parenting
Are you shaming your child? Many parents are unknowingly shaming their children, and this can result in negative long-term effects.
Tips for going vegan—at any stage of life
You can go vegan no matter how old (or young) you are. However, depending on what stage of life you’re at, there are certain things to look out for when on a plant-based diet.
5 tips for parenting teenagers
Raising teenagers is no easy task. So we asked psychologist Collett Smart to explain five teenage parenting tips to help you connect with teenagers.