As kids’ transition into their teenage years, it’s common for them to pull away from their families in order to seek more independence. However, there are a range of extenuating factors and circumstances that can also contribute to the breakdown of family relationships. When this happens,...
As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to start building resilience in children. Resilience is the ability to deal with challenges or difficult situations in a positive manner. It may also be described as having a strong sense of self, not being personally...
Teens and risk taking...
Deciphering how to teach kids to respect others can be complicated. Respect is all about accepting and valuing others, regardless of your differences. This could be a difference in age, opinion, race, religion or pretty much any other way you might be different from those around...
Has your child got a social media account? If not, have they asked for one? In today’s connected world, most kids and teens are now on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, often spending multiple hours scrolling through them every day. Of course, many parents try to enforce a...
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...
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...
Is your child demonstrating poor behaviours, low self-esteem, lack of respect or addiction to technology? Knowing how to effectively approach behavioural problems in children can be a real challenge for any parent. This is especially true if you feel like you've exhausted all avenues to...
Meet Levi, one of our most inspiring graduates from the Veteran Mentors boot camp for kids. "My name Is Levi Bellette and I went to Veteran Mentors in 2019. I wasn’t in a good place at home with my parents, I showed no respect for them, and...