Experimentation with substances such as alcohol or drugs in adolescence, can quickly develop into risky or harmful patterns.

Many young people experience anxiety which often affects their overall wellbeing and confidence.

Sibling relationships play a powerful role in shaping a young person's social and emotional development.

Gender diversity recognises identities and expressions that exist beyond the traditional binary of male and female.

Cybersafety empowers young people to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.

Nurturing confidence and motivation helps your child set goals and celebrate success.

Cultural diversity enriches communities by uniting cultures, traditions, and histories.

Respectful relationships value thoughts, feelings, boundaries, and foster communication and empathy.

Neurodiversity celebrates the natural variation in human cognition, embracing unique minds and perspectives.

Recent studies indicate rising mental health disorders among young people.

Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are behaviours that can contribute to negative social environments.

Many parents are concerned about the addictive effects of gaming, however not all gaming should be viewed negatively.

Parents play an important role in modelling a positive screen use approach by establishing some ground rules.

Parenting adolescents can be exhausting and often demanding, but no parent has all of the answers all of the time.

Loyal friendships are built upon teaching your child to be a good friend and the traits necessary to maintain friendships.

Girls need positive role models. However, many parents are projecting gender bias onto their daughters without realising it.

Raising boys can be challenging, but also rewarding, and shouldn't be considered the same as they do have individual differences.

School refusal is not considered to be a mental illness. It’s considered to be more of an emotional or behavioural problem.

Practising gratitude is often associated with happiness. It's a state of wellbeing that encompasses living a good life.

Fostering resilience requires strengthening family, community and children's own resources.

Being a parent is difficult, but being a step-parent is a whole new challenge. It is the fastest growing demographic.

Because parenting doesn't come with instructions, there is no such thing as the 'perfect parent'.

Kids will display varying degrees of psychological trauma depending on their age, personality and past experiences.

Grief is like a fingerprint, it's unique to everyone, and so is the way you process it.

Mindfulness can help children calm their minds and make the most of their life.

Teenagers are the most sleep-deprived demographic, an under-recognised problem.

Children today are exposed to more discussion about body image than previous generations.

Eating disorders are the biggest killers of any psychiatric illness for young people.

Exercise improves cognitive function, elevates mood & improves learning.

Diet has a direct affect on brain development, learning & academic outcomes.

Final year students are considered a high-risk group for depression and anxiety.

Starting prep, transitioning to secondary or even starting a new school can be stressful.

Students need to take responsibility for when to study and when to socialise.

Betting companies are developing instant gratification for sensation-seeking adolescents.

Young people today don’t have the maturity to use their digital devices responsibly.

Parents feel ill-equipped to have conversations around pornography with their kids.

What kids do and post online, the sites they visit and the things they say is permanent.

Sexting has rewound from teens and seeped into the playgrounds of primary schools.

Victims and witnesses should be encouraged to stand up to the aggressors.

Self-harm is often used by young people as a way to cope with negative experiences.

Low self-esteem is often flagged as a predictor of adolescent depression.