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The adolescent years are a time of intense change. Brains are remodelling, hormones are surging and identities are forming. We expect ups and downs. But if our once-chatty teen suddenly goes quiet, and is unwilling to come out of their room, we worry. If our once...
If your adolescent is tired all the time, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. Between shifting body clocks, rising academic stress, and constant screen time, sleep is one of the first things to suffer. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, primary...
The brilliance of the series Adolescence lies in this central idea: “This could happen to any family.” That premise has powerfully pulled all of us—parents, educators, communities—into the conversation about how our kids are using technology. Jamie, the 13-year-old at...
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...
This week has been brutal for Brisbane. We have lost 3 tweens/teens to suicide and 1 mother. In response, this is a special blog offering a range of resources to support parents across our nation (and beyond) who are living and working with tweens and teens who are...
Warning: This blog post discusses youth suicide. This week has been brutal for Brisbane. We have lost 3 tweens/teens to suicide. I’ve been flooded with emails with people expressing grief and asking how they can be part of the solution. While I’m answering Brisbane...
https://vimeo.com/524173640 An unexpected shift in friendships. A sudden end to a romance. Poor results in an exam that was meant to be easy. A family breakdown. Not being picked for a sports team. I know you could add to this list. These are only some of the...
I want you to imagine you have a backpack sitting in front of you. It has been in your family for generations, passed down from parent to child. This backpack holds all the characteristics and experiences that distinguish your family. It represents everything you...
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...
https://vimeo.com/407816784 The feeling of packing your bags up and heading home is always bittersweet, especially if it wasn’t in the original plan. Sometimes we head home because we have failed, or the journey has become too tough. Sometimes we head home...
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