With the end of the year fast approaching, I’m sure many can relate to the idea of needing to relax and perhaps distance ourselves from everyday life and stress. And no, you don’t need to go to the Bahamas to do that! Though I’ve centred today’s post around Teens and Young Adults, I think everyone…
Teens and Young Adults
The Stress of End of Year Exams
Today’s post is an updated edition of one I shared a while ago, but still very much relevant. And in the year we’ve had, thought it was even more important to send out positive vibes. To all the students entering their end of year exams, especially final years’; You got this! The past few years…
Transitioning from High School to Workforce
There are many transition points in a young person’s life, one of the main being the move from high school to the working world. Everyone is individual in how they cope and do this (both teen and parent). How a person transitions has as much to do with personality than just going through a check…
The Empty Nest
As the year draws to a close, and for some parents this means teenagers completing high school, I thought it timely to re-share this post as they head off into the wilds in pursuit of adventure, further education, work placements and future careers. To you all, I wish you the very best. Leaving home to…
The Appeal of Korean Dramas
After my last Teens and Young Adults post about Living with Anime Fans, my daughter suggested I follow up with one about Asian dramas. It didn’t take much convincing really, as we love them. A couple of years ago, she asked me to sit and watch a show with her on Netflix. I did assume…
Living With Anime Fans
Anyone who has multiple offspring, will be well aware of how different they all can be. Each have their own personality, loves and dislikes, emotional wiring and thoughts. It’s what makes us all individuals. As a parent, I try to learn more about whatever it is that takes their interest. In the case of today’s…
Building and Safeguarding Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
Self-esteem and self-confidence are precious commodities. None more so, than in young, vulnerable, and impressionable souls. Both need to be fostered, nurtured and protected. As I’ve discovered through my research for this post, the internet is saturated with articles on self-esteem and self-confidence. Clearly, it’s a universal topic affecting a lot of people. In our…
Presentation Season
It’s that time of year when young ladies and gentlemen are in the midst of preparing for their Presentation Ball, our own Miss Teen included. There’s shopping for dresses, suits, shirts, ties, shoes, hair accessories, jewellery, makeup and booking hairdressers and nail appointments; not to mention all the rehearsals, learning to walk, curtsy, bow and…
Encouraging your Teen to Read
With today’s teenagers hooked on electronic devices and gaming consoles, convincing them to opt for a book instead is not without its challenges. Of course, there are those that are avid book worms as well, which is heartening, but how to convert the reluctant reader? Perhaps a good place to begin is to pay attention…