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Yesterday I posted about a 13-year-old who had been assaulted by a group of peers for 5 hours in a school bathroom. I asked parents to listen to the story, and watch the clip posted by the media which you can find HERE. Since then, the Courier Mail has released...
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Very sadly, loneliness is close to the top of challenges facing todays constantly plugged in, super connected kids. Headspaces’ 2002 National Youth Mental Health Survey reveals that the majority of young people aged between 12-25 feel either left out, isolated or...
https://vimeo.com/704374089 If your tween is experiencing powerful tears or shattering disappointments after tricky friendship days, know that you are not alone. Relatively small issues like not being invited to a party or overhearing a mean comment can arouse big,...
This blog was written for a very special 13-year-old, struggling to make a fresh start after having a fight with a friend. I hope it helps your girl understand that navigating friendships requires a gentle balance between boundaries, grace and self-awareness -- and...
https://vimeo.com/422619873 Dave was held in very high esteem by his peers. He was captain of the football team. His 6 foot body frame commanded presence, but he always used his power for the good of others. During this season I would like to ask young people to...
There is always a natural shifting of relationships during transitions. Coming back from regular school holidays, graduating to the next year level or a movement to another school or high school are all transitions that our children have experienced...
“Our poor little girl is being called dumb. She’s becoming really anxious about going to school. It breaks my heart to see her change like this. I thought you might be able to help us?” I've received many, many messages similar to this one. In this case, a...
When you and I were young, it was unlikely we ever had to support a friend who was self-harming, simply because self-harm was not talked about as openly. Today, young people are highly educated when it comes to mental health, and with the accessibility to each other...
It is normal for pre-teens and teens to experience a rollercoaster ride of friendship highs and lows as they search for their place in the world. (Heck, can't you remember the revolving pecking order in middle school!) But, the friendship experience is definitely more...
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