Why are boys making sexual moaning noises at girls? And how can we make them stop?
Have boys always made stupid sexual moaning noises at girls and I just never realised? Or is this a whole new thing for our girls to have to deal with? …
Teen
The bigger my kids get, the more the little things matter
My eldest is turning 20 in a matter of months. Cue all the usual thoughts and times them by, well, 20! How on earth did that happen? It’s gone so …
How to help your teen reset their body clock from holiday mode to school mode
School mode: on. Or is it? If your teen’s routine is all out of whack they need a body clock reset. Prepare for a rough ride. The end of school …
6 research-based strategies to help protect teen girls’ mental health
It’s a well-established fact that children’s and teens’ mental health took a hit during the pandemic. But new research suggests that teen girls in particular are suffering in unprecedented ways. …
5 ways to share the joy of Christmas with your grinchy teens
If you’re stuck with grinchy teens who are sucking your spirit drier than a festive martini, it’s time to shine a light. Back when my kids were small and relatively …
I think my teen is depressed. How can I get them help?
Moody, withdrawn, down. These words are often used by parents of teens. And young people may say they feel so “depressed” about upcoming exams, or that the world is “just …