5 Tips for Keeping Your Teens Safe Online
Worrying about your teen’s safety online is perfectly understandable. Whether it’s too much screen time, cyberbullying, misinformation, pornography, or fast payout casinos, the list of concerns related to internet use can seem endless. These concerns have even become the subject of a new act, the Online Safety Act, planned to come into effect in 2025. The act aims to create a safer online space for children and teens by forcing...
A Guide to Transforming Your Teen’s Bedroom from Messy to Masterpiece
When a teenager’s bedroom is left unchecked, it can quickly become a chaotic space with an impressive floordrobe strewn with “stuff”. If you know what we’re talking about and need to get a handle on things, you’re not alone and we’re here to help. Throughout this article, we serve up the tools for turning that chaos into a functional and personalised retreat for your teenager to respect. Room27 Shutterstock Expressing Individuality...
Parenting Teens 101: Building Positive Behaviours Together
Navigating the teenage years can be a rollercoaster for both parents and teens. It’s a time filled with growth, challenges, and lots of changes. This guide is dedicated to helping you foster strong, positive relationships with your teens, encouraging open communication, mutual respect, and healthy boundaries. Together, we’ll explore strategies for tackling common issues and celebrating successes. Marian Fil Shutterstock...
High Cholesterol in Children and Teens: A Growing Concern
Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in the body, plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. However, when levels of cholesterol, particularly the “bad” LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, become too high, it can lead to serious health problems, even in children and teenagers. Rawpixel.com Shutterstock The Silent Threat High cholesterol is often referred to as a “silent threat” because it rarely...
When Teens Become Roommates: Strategies for Respecting Privacy and Carving Out Personal Space
Imagine this: you finally unwind after a long day, picturing a relaxing evening catching up on your favourite show. You settle on the couch, only to find your teenager sprawled out, headphones blasting the latest K-pop hit. Prostock-studio Shutterstock This scenario might sound familiar to parents whose once cuddly little ones have morphed into full-blown teenagers with their own distinct personalities, needs, and (let’s...
Teen Rebellion? A Parent’s Survival Guide
Anyone who’s ever survived raising a teenager will have some war stories – the eye rolls, the slammed doors, those sudden eruptions of defiance. If you’re in the thick of it right now, hold on tight because adolescence can feel like a rollercoaster ride. Don’t despair – teenage rebellion is as normal as it is frustrating. This guide will empower you with some essential tools and tips to help you weather...