Rangatahi / Teenagers
Finding the Courage to Look in the Mirror – a different approach to helping our young people thrive
Maybe children aren’t “broken” and in need of fixing, but simply communicating through their behaviour. What if the best way to support them is looking at the environment they’re growing in, and the conditions shaping their wellbeing?
Finding the Courage to Look in the Mirror – a different approach to helping our young people thrive
Maybe children aren’t “broken” and in need of fixing, but simply communicating through their behaviour. What if the best way to support them is looking at the environment they’re growing in, and the conditions shaping their wellbeing?
Talking to Tamariki After a Suicide in the Whānau
After a suicide in the whānau, one of the hardest questions many parents and caregivers face is how to talk to their child about what has happened. In this article, Dr Shelley Brunskill-Matson offers practical guidance for having these conversations, including how to explain suicide in an age-appropriate way, what children need to hear to feel safe and supported, and why honesty and simple language matter.
Talking to Tamariki After a Suicide in the Whānau
After a suicide in the whānau, one of the hardest questions many parents and caregivers face is how to talk to their child about what has happened. In this article, Dr Shelley Brunskill-Matson offers practical guidance for having these conversations, including how to explain suicide in an age-appropriate way, what children need to hear to feel safe and supported, and why honesty and simple language matter.
Why Chores Build More Than Clean Houses
Getting our tamariki doing chores isn't just about a clean house - it's about raising capable, confident tamariki who know their efforts matter. With empathy, encouragement, and teamwork, everyday jobs become life lessons.
Why Chores Build More Than Clean Houses
Getting our tamariki doing chores isn't just about a clean house - it's about raising capable, confident tamariki who know their efforts matter. With empathy, encouragement, and teamwork, everyday jobs become life lessons.
Empowering Neurodiverse Youth in the Workforce!
Drawing on what we’ve learned through our work supporting employers to recognise the value of offering youth work experience, particularly within communities that genuinely want to support young people.
Empowering Neurodiverse Youth in the Workforce!
Drawing on what we’ve learned through our work supporting employers to recognise the value of offering youth work experience, particularly within communities that genuinely want to support young people.
Teen Friendships: Staying Connected While They Start to Spread Their Wings
During adolescence, friends take centre stage - but your love and steady presence remain their anchor. Think about how you can be curious, offer gentle guidance, and keep your bond strong as your rangatahi grow.
Teen Friendships: Staying Connected While They Start to Spread Their Wings
During adolescence, friends take centre stage - but your love and steady presence remain their anchor. Think about how you can be curious, offer gentle guidance, and keep your bond strong as your rangatahi grow.
Anxiety in the Teen Years
Anxiety is normal, but can feel heavy for our teens. With steady presence, listening without judgment, and gentle support, parents help rangatahi manage worries and build coping skills for everyday life.
Anxiety in the Teen Years
Anxiety is normal, but can feel heavy for our teens. With steady presence, listening without judgment, and gentle support, parents help rangatahi manage worries and build coping skills for everyday life.
Staying Close as They Grow: Keeping Connection Strong with Your Teen
Teen years bring big changes, but our connection still matters most. Through everyday moments of presence, listening, and aroha, we can stay close and connected as our rangatahi grow.
Staying Close as They Grow: Keeping Connection Strong with Your Teen
Teen years bring big changes, but our connection still matters most. Through everyday moments of presence, listening, and aroha, we can stay close and connected as our rangatahi grow.
You Know Your Rangatahi Best: Navigating Screen Time With Confidence
Screens are part of our teens’ world - for connection, fun, and escape. With curiosity and care, we can understand their screen habits and guide them toward balance, wellbeing, and real-life connection.
You Know Your Rangatahi Best: Navigating Screen Time With Confidence
Screens are part of our teens’ world - for connection, fun, and escape. With curiosity and care, we can understand their screen habits and guide them toward balance, wellbeing, and real-life connection.