Conflict, managed well, grows us.
Parenting Adolescents Archives
Social media is here to stay, let’s make the best of it.
Some days it does feel like “Chop wood, carry water” and that’s ok. All those daily repetitions completed with love add up to a young person who is showing up in the world ready to step into their best life.
The Top Seven Mistakes Parents make when Managing Teen Friendships
Growing happy, healthy teens is hard yet rewarding.
Effectively managing teens’ friendships means striking a balance between offering guidance and support while respecting their autonomy and individuality.
Juggling open communication, attentiveness to your young person’s needs and concerns with a willingness to intervene when necessary will ensure their well-being and keep your relationship strong.
Social Media and your Teens
It means persistence. It means working with our kids to give them the support they need as they grow and learn to ‘do’ life. We are our kids’ first teachers, our place in their lives is far more influential than we’ll ever know. We owe it to them to steer them through adolescence with love, support, and with good, old-fashioned, parenting.
Mirror, Mirror: How your Actions Shape your Teen’s Behaviour
Parents: what we do makes the biggest difference of all.
Empowered Goal Setting
For parents who are guiding their rangatahi through the goal-setting process, all of these steps are important. If your young person expresses any signs of resistance then explore it. Beautiful conversations come from these opportunities.