It is not uncommon for young people to keep things from their parents, particularly when dealing with something they haven't been taught to discuss - like their mental health. Strong lines of communication between parents and their children are an important part of identifying a mental...
What to do if your child refuses to go to school Let’s be real, not every kid jumps out of bed keen as can be to get to school each morning. While it’s understandable for children not to want to go to school here and there...
Positive role models are essential in a child's development. Read on to learn how to be a good role model for those who look up to you. What is a role model? A role model is somebody whose behaviour is imitated by others. Therefore, a role model...
It was a pleasure to have Sunrise Correspondent, Bianca Stone, visit us during one of our Junior Leader Programs on the Gold Coast. Watch the video to find out what kind of transformation is possible after our 9-day boot camp. ...
I am writing to thank the VM team for their efforts with our son’s Cristos and Alessio, and hope that any parent considering the VM program may be at ease after reading our family’s Journey. We have chosen on both occasions to enrol our boys at...
Young people have a lot to deal with in 2022. A pandemic, stressed households, schooling, technology...
Communication can sometimes feel like it should be the most straightforward thing in the world - and yet it rarely is. This is especially true when you're trying to have difficult conversations with your children. Knowing how to do this with children and teens can...
Every year offers a fresh start and the opportunity to look forward to bigger and better things. This is especially true for kids and teens who may be lacking direction or motivation. Setting New Year's goals could be a great method of redirecting their energy...
Kirsty is the mother of recent JLP participant, Tyler, and has been kind enough to share her experience with Tyler since his return from our camp. We couldn’t be more proud to hear of Tyler’s incredible progress, and appreciative of Kirsty’s kind words. I would...
The holidays are for spending time with friends and family. But what do you do when your kids just want to stay inside and play on their screens? With advancements in technology, screen addiction is becoming more and more prevalent, leading kids to swap outdoor...