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Family rituals and traditions – why they matter

Many family and cultural traditions communicate to young people that they belong to something bigger than themselves. Traditions say, "THIS IS US!" Psychologist Collett Smart talks to Natasha Moore about some ideas.

Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Wellbeing with Collett Smart. How to cultivate a growth mindset

New script for sexual behaviour

Psychologist and author Collett Smart talks to Larry and Sally on The Morning Show, about her new parenting book, 'They'll be Okay'. (topics include; talking to kids about p*rnography, consent and choices)

Talking to Teens

Psychologist and author Collett Smart talks to Kochie and Sam on Sunrise, about some of the topics in her new parenting book, 'They'll Be Okay'. (How to talk about social media, body image and sex)

Children don’t need to be happy all of the time

Collett talks about the importance of ALL emotions, their appropriate expression and how experiencing the 'tough' emotions can be opportunities to build character.

Perfectionist Parenting

Afraid of people finding out you're not that great a mother after all? Psychologist Collett Smart has some tips.

What age should kids start dating?

Psychologist Collett Smart talks to the mums about teen dating. How young is too young?

Games for Growth

Is it possible that some games can have positive effects on behaviour? Psychologist Collett Smart talks to Channel 9 about the research into the prosocial effects of video games.