Recommended Authors

'Getting Real'
by Melinda Tankard Reist

“Getting Real contains a treasure trove of information and should be mandatory reading for all workers with young people in health, education and welfare” - Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Adolescent Psychologist

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'What's Happening to Our Boys?'
by Maggie Hamilton

AT RISK
How the new techologies, drugs and alcohol, peer pressure and porn affect our boys

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'It Will Get Better'
by Melinda Hutchings

Melinda draws on her own experiences and those of many teens who speak openly about     their issues. They talk candidly about dealing with difficult emotions and what did or did not help them. Most importantly,they share theinsights they gained that helped them heal and move forward.

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'Teen Talk - Parent Talk'
by Sharon Witt

It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. In that case, it takes an entire city to raise a teen! Parenting a teenager can have its challenges, however the good news is that you are not alone in your parenting journey, and there is an abundance of collective wisdom that we can draw on.

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Recommended Websites

Kids Free 2B Kids is a group of Australians concerned about the increasing sexualisation of kids in the media, advertising, and clothing industries. It was founded in February 2007 by Melbourne mother of two, Julie Gale, with support from other parents. Kids Free 2B Kids is a not-for-profit organization, and is not affiliated with any political or religious groups.

 

 

BodyMatters Australasia is a specialist clinic established to not only treat disordered eating, but to diminish the complex factors that contribute to our global epidemic of eating problems.

 

 

Muse in the mirror (MITM) is the pro-esteem site developed to inspire a positive body image and much more! We reflect on the issues shaping your world… Including body image, media literacy, health and role models.

 

 

 

 

Do you feel like some days are a battle? Are you worried about whether you are raising your kids the 'right' way? Do you 'lose it' with your kids more than you would like, and feel guilty?

The Parent Manifesto 12 week online program can help! Developed and delivered by psychologist and author Jodie Benveniste.

Collective Shout is a new grassroots campaigns movement mobilising and equipping individuals and groups to target corporations, advertisers, marketers and media which objectify women and sexualise girls to sell products and services. Collective Shout exposes corporations, advertisers, marketers and media engaging in practices which are offensive and harmful especially to women and girls, but also to men & boys.

Ty's 'Soupy Sounds Alphabet Tunes' emerged from the time of his first teaching job in Sydney. He wrote some songs learning early sounds, and thought that one day it would rock if he could publish them. Soupy Sounds is an educational CD where the musical aspect of the production has been as important as the lyrical aspect. Musically we wander through jazz, rap, rock and ballads. It is a great way for kids to learn their early sounds through song. Check out the website, have a listen.

 

Online assistance for cyber safety: Cyber Smart

ThinkUKnow

The Line

Moodgym (an interactive site)

Youth Beyond Blue (children, teens and depression)

The Black Dog Institute (depression and bipolar)

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