Girl Talk is an 8 weeks program designed for the middle school years about the journey and joy of growing up. Check out an excerpt from authors Kym… Read more “The Middle Schooling Years: Emotional and Physical Development”
Author: kymkeady
Friendships
Friendship – it should be a pretty straight forward concept, right? But in a society full of things unclear, it would seem the definition of a friend… Read more “Friendships”
Navigating through the Senior High School Years
The senior years for many teenagers can be daunting and stressful as heck! After helping three of my own children and counselling countless teenagers and parents through… Read more “Navigating through the Senior High School Years”
A day in the Life of a Mum of Teenagers – 1 May 2015
6:30 am. ‘Mum can you write me a note for today about leaving early?’ Miss 16 year old and Master 13 year old come into my room… Read more “A day in the Life of a Mum of Teenagers – 1 May 2015”
Fighting for your Teens – Boycotting Fifty Shades of Grey
So, I’m doing the school run this morning when my 16 year old turns to me, “Mum, have you read 50 Shades of Grey?” “Um, no… and… Read more “Fighting for your Teens – Boycotting Fifty Shades of Grey”
Staying Engaged – Our challenge as Parents
The more speaking engagements I do, the more convinced I am of the important role parents play in their teenagers sexual education…in fact, every part of their… Read more “Staying Engaged – Our challenge as Parents”
Audience of One
Now let’s get one thing clear right from the start…! I am one of those high recognition, be up the front, out there, extraverted, strong women. I… Read more “Audience of One”
Starting High School
Starting high school is exciting and scary! Even more so in QLD, where many 11-turning-12 year olds are entering the high school yard for the first time.… Read more “Starting High School”
Talking About Sex with Your Kids Part 1
“Mum, Dad, where do babies come from?’ “Mum, dad, what does sex mean?’ – the questions most parents are afraid to hear! But they will inevitably come… Read more “Talking About Sex with Your Kids Part 1”
