There are definitely more than 5 reasons why you should move schools, but even the mere thought of changing schools can cause anxiety and worry in the most resilient of parents and children. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether changing schools is a good idea,...
As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to react when you find out that your child has been cyberbullying other kids. We recently received an email with this exact subject line - My child is a cyberbully, what should I do? That's confronting...
At Veteran Mentors, one of the most common questions we get from parents is about how to help their teen beat the winter blues. Parents are typically the first to notice that the change in weather and shorter days are having an impact on their...
As teens develop, proper nutrition is essential to ensure they’re fuelled up for everything the day throws at them. This includes eating a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups and limiting unhealthy foods, such as those high in processed sugar or unhealthy...
It is not uncommon for young people to keep things from their parents, particularly when dealing with something they haven't been taught to discuss - like their mental health. Strong lines of communication between parents and their children are an important part of identifying a mental...
What to do if your child refuses to go to school Let’s be real, not every kid jumps out of bed keen as can be to get to school each morning. While it’s understandable for children not to want to go to school here and there...
Positive role models are essential in a child's development. Read on to learn how to be a good role model for those who look up to you. What is a role model? A role model is somebody whose behaviour is imitated by others. Therefore, a role model...
Communication can sometimes feel like it should be the most straightforward thing in the world - and yet it rarely is. This is especially true when you're trying to have difficult conversations with your children. Knowing how to do this with children and teens can...
Every year offers a fresh start and the opportunity to look forward to bigger and better things. This is especially true for kids and teens who may be lacking direction or motivation. Setting New Year's goals could be a great method of redirecting their energy...
Kirsty is the mother of recent JLP participant, Tyler, and has been kind enough to share her experience with Tyler since his return from our camp. We couldn’t be more proud to hear of Tyler’s incredible progress, and appreciative of Kirsty’s kind words. I would...