Did you know that the average person looks at their phone between 50 - 150 times a day? That’s an average of around 4-6 hours a day! When we take a look at these figures, it’s no wonder that there are so many children addicted...
With the roll-out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into new aspects of living all the time, the way we think, work, rest and play is rapidly changing. And while many of us may think that it’s not really going to alter the way we live in...
While it’s always worthwhile to look at success stories within Australia for methods of tackling behavioural issues among teens, it’s also valuable to look outside the country for tactics that have been effective elsewhere. This month, we’re taking a deeper look at some of the most...
What are the effects of violent video games on teens, really? In an effort to understand, explain and ultimately define the reasoning behind heinous acts committed by troubled teens all over the world, violent video games have largely become a major talking point by members of...
As the parent or guardian of a teenager, one of the most challenging aspects is learning how to adequately cope with your teen’s changing behaviours, stressors and moods to ensure you both keep your cool and continue to tackle obstacles and setbacks as a team. This...
Though we all have our own experiences and memories of those tumultuous teenage years, it’s fair to say that adolescence often proves to be a time of extreme change and self-discovery. Whether it’s learning how to engage in new social circles, defining your personal interests...
Here's an interesting video that addresses the effect of trauma on the brain and how it affects behaviours. Through working with trauma patients, Dr. Rigg has observed the manner in which the brain constantly reacts to sensory information and generates subconscious reactions before our brains are...
Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience of the Veteran Mentor's Program. How I got there: I'll be honest. When my mum first mentioned that I was going to a military camp over the school holidays, my initial reaction was "NO!" She tried to reason...
In today’s world of technology, bullying has gone far beyond the standard face-to-face tactics, and morphed into far more sinister possibilities with long-lasting side effects. Often called ‘cyberbullying,’ we will take a deeper look into the causes and effects of online harassment and the ways you...
