A factor we now understand is that parents are one of the main suppliers of alcohol to young teen drinkers. It comes from the mistaken belief that…
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🎧Parties and Alcohol – Do parents have any influence on teens?
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Wellbeing Videos
Welcome to my ‘Wellbeing with Collett’ videos.
I have a weekly segment on Sunday mornings on Channel 7, as the resident psychologist for Mums At the Table. You can see more of these videos over on my You Tube Channel.
Media Reported Trauma – 10 Tips for supporting young people
Adults can sometimes assume that teens are coping with the overload of media reported trauma – while quietly – they are imploding.
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🎧The Power of Family Meals
Although family meal time on its own is not a magic bullet for emotional health, evidence suggests that teens who take part in family meals display less delinquency, greater academic achievement, improved wellbeing…
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🎥 The Importance Of Sleep for Teens
What are the recommended hours of sleep for children and teens? Are your kids getting in enough?
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My name is Collett Smart. I am a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author. I have 25 years’ experience working with young people and their families, in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. I am also ‘Mum’ to 3 children (21, 19 & 14 years old). It’s great to have you here!