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Your child emerges into their teen years and so much changes! It’s a unique time for both you and your child. Join Raising Teens – with Collett Smart as part of your support system – your village!
It is a place of hope, where I am joined by leading experts. Together, we provide you with information and resources to support you and your teen in this next chapter of the journey.
As parents and carers there are lots of small things we can do to practically love and support our teens, which make a big difference to their lives, even if we don’t see it right now. Have a listen to the latest episode here.
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High School Exam Support Tips
Exam time can be a stressful period for the whole family. I’m thinking ‘first year of High School’ exams, the bigger ‘final years of school’ exams and the ‘end of each year’ exams in general. Some teens adjust to a study routine quite easily, others find it tricky every single year. Each child is different, even in the same family. Most parents are keen to find some high school exam support tips.
Talking about vaping, alcohol & other drugs
Vaping and teens is the topic on every school principal’s mind right now. Paul Dillon tells me that we have not seen this kind of drug related issue come back on school grounds since the early 80s.
Generation Z
Gen Z are more likely to seek purpose and look outside of themselves. They care about the people around them and want to make a difference in the environment.
?The Importance of Touch
For many of us, the importance of touch is well known intrinsically. We often recognise it most when it is missing. Like during a pandemic?
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About Raising Teens
“I’m so glad you’re here!
Raising teens can be the most incredible, exhilarating, joyous journey. It can also be confusing, frightening and lonely at times. Some of our tweens and teens are struggling with their mental health and I wanted to create a space where parents could find guidance and support, but mostly – Hope!
This website doesn’t replace tailored advice from a registered professional, but it is a place where you can find current research (in practical speak) and information by well-known experts on adolescent development.
So that you can get on with the job that you do best – loving your teen.” (More here…)

Collett Smart
Psychologist – Author – Speaker
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