What do you get when you mix an inquisitive young mind with a rapidly changing body and an influx of hormones? You guessed it. An irritable teenager. So what causes mood swings in puberty? First of all, it’s important to know what’s causing these emotional changes. As your child...
There is no denying that teens have it pretty tough these days. They are juggling the pressures of school, work and friends. Add to this the struggle they face to stay connected to reality in a digitally connected world, and you can start to see...
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There’s nothing worse than feeling unheard and misunderstood – especially in your own home and among the people you are supposed to be closest with. This article explores some of the root causes of dysfunctional family communication, providing strategies to bring harmony and understanding back...
Your child is on Christmas school holidays. That means no more homework, no more soggy school lunch sandwiches and no more early alarms for eight glorious, long weeks. They should be rejoicing, but you notice they are more anxious, irritable and dispirited than usual. Christmas season holiday...
Thanks to COVID-19 we’ve all done our best to stay indoors as much as possible. But now as we slowly enter back into a normal lifestyle, it’s the perfect time to start making changes for the better. Since the start of 2020, it can be expected that...
It’s common for parents to share a sense of frustration when their child doesn’t try hard enough to accomplish something they know they’re perfectly capable of. By teaching kids to set goals, you can foster a can-do attitude and boost their self-confidence. Why it’s important to...
Meet Wyle, one of the most promising young men to come out of the Junior Leader Program. Find out more about Wyle, his journey and how the Veteran Mentors boot camps for kids transformed his life for the better. “My name’s Wyle Hill, I’m 17 years...
It certainly isn’t the easiest of tasks when bringing up children and teens. So how do you get kids to eat healthily? At Veteran Mentors, our team is extremely passionate about health and nutrition and are eager to share our knowledge to help kids reach their full...
Does your child struggle with self-esteem, motivation, technology addictions or lack of respect for others? You might be thinking that the only solution to these problems is formal counselling. While effective in many circumstances, this route can be costly and time-consuming, not to mention unappealing to...