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...
Desperate parents, keen for their youngsters to do some digital detox and get off their devices, have embraced a radical new solution - bootcamp. – Courtesy 7 News Australia...
This month, we’d like to shine a light on one of our recent program participants and deserving recipient of our latest merit award on the Junior Leader Program – Jaxon. In collaboration with Palm Beach Currumbin State High School, the Veteran Mentors were thrilled to present...
Veteran Mentors is all about making a positive change in the lives of our youth. Whether a child is suffering from low self-esteem, lack of respect or addiction to technology, our team is here is to help them rediscover their self-worth and redirect their energy...
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...