Category Adolescents
13 Reasons Why: It’s Got Our Attention, So Let’s Talk About It
13 Reasons Why. Chances are you have either watched it, heard about it or have been somewhat curious about the series. To update those who may not be familiar, 13 Reasons Why is a topical and popular US Netflix series…
My kids fight constantly! 6 tips to help them to get along.
If you have 2 or more children, I’m betting you have had to break up arguments, screaming matches or even physical fights between them at one time or another. It happens to most parents! Brothers and sisters not getting along,…
How gratitude can change your life
Gratitude is an emotion where you appreciate what you have. However, in today’s society it’s really easy to get caught up in wanting what everyone else has – to lose track of what we have and instead focus on what…
9 tips on how to manage your child’s aggressive behaviour.
Most parents will experience aggressive behaviour from their child at times. Screaming, yelling, throwing themselves on the floor etc are common behaviours for a child from time to time; when they do not get what they want, or feel as…
Discover how re-connecting with your values can help you create greater meaning in your life and reduce stress.
Have you ever noticed how uncomfortable you can sometimes feel when things are happening around you that don’t align with your personal values and morals? This might be if a school friend or work colleague is spoken to in an…
Being a healthy man – 7 steps to manhood
In my last blog I discussed ‘Manhood’ (a book by Steve Biddulph) and the idea that boys and men need other men… Sadly, this doesn’t happen as much as it used to, and this sense of isolation for many men,…
School’s out for summer: should my child be doing homework during the holidays?
The end of the school year is almost upon us and kids are in for weeks of long summer days away from school. Many parents wonder if this time away from school is detrimental to their child’s learning or if…
How can I help my anxious child?
Most people will experience some anxiety, stress or fear at some stage, this includes children. Our lifestyles are busy, and our children do their best to keep up. People often ask me why their child may be feeling anxious. Think…
Are you anxious? 3 tips to manage anxiety through mindfulness
Symptoms of anxiety can present in many different ways in both the mind and the body. Often when clients come to see me, what they describe in their first session can be feelings of dread, worry, feeling like they are…
Yr 12 Exam stress… How to channel anxiety to reach your potential
Anxiety really does not have to be your enemy: Learn how to manage and channel Yr 12 exam stress to reach your potential Year 12 exams began last week so I suspect if my blog title caught your attention, you…