Raising Teens with Collett Smart

In this episode, Collett is joined by teacher and neurodevelopmental therapist Ebony Birch-Hanger to talk about the importance and challenges around building friendships for our teens on the Autism Spectrum. Check out Ebony's www.ebonybirchhanger.com For more resources check out Autism Awareness Australia Changing friendships in adolescence: https://tonyattwood.com.au/adolescent-autistic-friendshi...

Today Collett is joined by Melinda Tankard Reist, to chat about the pornification of our culture, and the world that young girls and women alike find themselves in. Melinda's Website and Bookings Collective Shout Website Resources for Support or to Learn More Lifeline Crisis Support 13 11 14 1800Respect 1800 737 732 ( Page on Sexual Assault ) Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 White Ribbon - Pathways to C...

Today, Collett is joined by two guests! We have The Unplugged Psychologist Brad Marshall and Associate Professor Wayne Warburton to discuss the topic of Internet Gaming Disorder. Check out Brad Marshall's Website Check out Associate Professor Wayne Warburton's Work Resources for Support or to Learn More Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800...

On today's episode, Collett is joined by clinical psychologist and global director of research at Movember Dr Zac Seidler, to chat about the mental health crisis that many boys and men are facing. Visit Dr Zac's Website and check out Movember If your life or the life of someone you know is in danger Immediately call 000 Resources for Support or to Learn More Lifeline Crisis Support 13 11 14 Kids H...

Today we talk to Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia.  Check out Paul's website where you can also find his podcasts . Paul's Blogs: Doing Drugs With Paul Dillon and The Real Deal On Drugs Resources for Support or to Learn More Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800 55 1800 'Click  here to contact Collett or ask...

Welcome back to a brand new season of Raising Teens! We have a new format but just as much support and even more info.  This week we're chatting with Mark McCrindle the principal of McCrindle Research about understanding "Gen Z". Find out more about McCrindle or any of Mark's books . Resources for Support or to Learn More Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling fo...

What is a Mental Health Day for your teen and when you should let them take one. Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Visit Raising Teenagers for more resources or...

The build-up. The stress. The importance. Here are Collett's top tips for your whole household coping well with final exams.  Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practi...

What to do - and NOT to do - when the kids get home. Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Visit Raising Teenagers for more resources or here for Collett's books. Su...

Do animals mix well with adolescents? Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Visit Raising Teenagers for more resources or here for Collett's books. Support the show:...

How to get wiser about what teens feel and how they express it. Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Visit Raising Teenagers for more resources or here for Collett'...

How can you help your teens to compete less and care more for each other?  Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Visit Raising Teenagers for more resources or here f...

What if your teen WILL NOT go to school? Um, what should you do? Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Visit Raising Teenagers for more resources or here for Collett...

Talk about one of the biggest issues in your household: when you should you let your teen have their own phone? Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Visit Raising T...

What are the 4 Parenting Styles and which is best? Why? And are you brave enough to dive into the controversial waters of how to raise our kids? Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in...

Can we listen better to our kids? What's the difference between hearing what they have to say and actually listening to them? Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. V...

Is it a good idea for teens to get a job? More money and responsibility but could it derail their studies and relationship? Got a question or comment for Collett? Click here to contact the Raising Teens team. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Vis...

Some kids take chances, others are more careful. How do you handle each personality type? Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Show your support for our November Appeal. Click here https://hope1032.com.au/donate Support the show: https://hope1032.co...

Is your teen being secretive, is this just being private or is there more going on that we should be worried about? Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Show your support for our November Appeal. Click here https://hope1032.com.au/donate Support the...

Let's talk about social media and teens and how to handle this uncharted territory. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Show your support for our November Appeal. Click here https://hope1032.com.au/donate Support the show: https://hope1032.com.au/d...

How do we get "relationship intelligence", and how do we develop it in our teens? Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Show your support for our November Appeal. Click here https://hope1032.com.au/donate Support the show: https://hope1032.com.au/don...

How do you restore your relationship after an argument with your teen? Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Show your support for our November Appeal. Click here https://hope1032.com.au/donate Support the show: https://hope1032.com.au/donate See omn...

Should parents tell teens about some of their past poor decisions? Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Show your support for our November Appeal. Click here https://hope1032.com.au/donate Support the show: https://hope1032.com.au/donate See omnystu...

What should you do when you discover they have been hiding something from you? Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Show your support for our November Appeal. Click here https://hope1032.com.au/donate Support the show: https://hope1032.com.au/donate...

It's the challenge of a connected world, what do you do when they discover porn for the first time on the internet. Collett is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author, with 25 years experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. Show your support for our November Appeal. Click here https://hope1032.com.au/donate Support the...