With the entire world fixated on the current crisis, understanding how to talk to kids about Coronavirus is something many of us are struggling with. Here’s how we recommend approaching the Coronavirus conversation with kids so they feel reassured about what’s going on. Why is it important...
Due to the World Health Organisation’s recent advice concerning COVID-19 Coronavirus, the Veteran Mentors will be taking appropriate steps to ensure the health and safety of all the participants and staff joining us on our upcoming programs. These measures will help prevent any future spread and...
Are you struggling with how to stop cyberbullying? As virtually anyone who has experienced adolescence will know, bullying is often accepted as part of growing up. Whilst many of us know how it feels to be on the wrong side of teasing and taunting, today’s kids...
How can I stop my child from skipping school? School is the place where kids develop the skills they need to be successful in life. It’s also where they learn things like communication, sharing, discipline and the list goes on. As adults, we fully understand the importance...
Throughout adolescence, many circumstances arise that can leave you feeling out of depth.  In these instances, it’s important that our kids feel comfortable and confident to seek help rather than letting their problems stack up until they’re out of control. Having the courage to ask for...
At Veteran Mentors, we see a lot of kids come through our programs to help at-risk youth. Some are there to improve their behaviours or beat technology addiction. Others are there just to push themselves and see what they can achieve when they try. We'd like...
As kids’ transition into their teenage years, it’s common for them to pull away from their families in order to seek more independence. However, there are a range of extenuating factors and circumstances that can also contribute to the breakdown of family relationships. When this happens,...
As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to start building resilience in children. Resilience is the ability to deal with challenges or difficult situations in a positive manner. It may also be described as having a strong sense of self, not being personally...
Teens and risk taking...
Deciphering how to teach kids to respect others can be complicated. Respect is all about accepting and valuing others, regardless of your differences. This could be a difference in age, opinion, race, religion or pretty much any other way you might be different from those around...