Preparing Kids for High School
How do we help anxious children prepare for the transition to High School? Collett Smart talks with Laura Bennett.
The benefits of chores
Chores – or ‘family contributions’ – are vital to raising healthy future adults. But what about the complaining? Collett chats about this on Table TV.
Keep hugging your kids
Collett talks about hugging your teens. Or finding ways that speak their touch language. “Love needs touch to make it real.”
Essential conversations to have with our 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)
Why family rituals and traditions 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.
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My name is Collett Smart. I am a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker and internationally published author. I have 25 years’ experience working with young people and their families, in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. I am also ‘Mum’ to 3 children.
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