Raising Teens with Collett Smart
When it comes to raising little ones, we often feel as though we have a small village around us – in morning play groups, meeting other parents at tots’ birthday parties, or on the sides of sports fields. It can feel like we have it (mostly) under control. Until our child gradually emerges into their teen years and so much changes! It is a unique time for both you and your child. Sometimes, everything you thought you knew goes out the window and you’re struggling to keep up. You look around and the village seems to have diminished. Raising Teens will be part of your support system – your village! There will be something here for everyone who cares for teens. Most importantly, this is your resource, so we want to hear from you – your challenges, your suggestions – you are part of this community. For more information, expert advice or to ask Collett a question, visit raisingteens.au. The information provided on this podcast is for general educational purposes only and does not take into account your personal situation. It is not a substitute for professional advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via the Hope website, Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.
Episodes
Collett sits down with mother and chaplain Raewyn Elsegood, to talk about grief from the perspective of someone who has helped others with their grief, but who has also been on the journey herself.
To find Raewyn's work head to sportschaplaincy.com.au or check out Raewyn's Instagram
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800 55 1800
When answering tricky questions, sometimes two heads are better than one! So, this season Collett is joined by Michelle Mitchell, to answer some of the questions you've been asking.
Click here if you have a question for Collett or go to the Raising Teens website to find out more about her work or join the discussion on Facebook. To hear more of Michelle and to find out about her work, head to her website.
Resources for Support or...
Collett sits down with author and speaker Glen Gerreyn to chat about some of the questions that have stumped people for millennia... what is the meaning of life? Why am I here? What is my purpose?
To hear more of Glen and to find out about his work or to hear him speak at your school or business, head to glengerreyn.com
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-coun...
When answering tricky questions, sometimes two heads are better than one! So, this season Collett is joined by Michelle Mitchell, to answer some of the questions you've been asking.
Click here if you have a question for Collett or go to the Raising Teens website to find out more about her work or join the discussion on Facebook. To hear more of Michelle and to find out about her work, head to her website.
Resources for Support or...
Collett sits down with neurodevelopmental educator Karen Young to talk about the very real issue of anxiety in teens today. How can we help them reframe their thinking and build courage, while not minimizing how they feel?
To hear more of Karen and to find out about her work, head to her website Hey Sigmund.
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for ...
When answering tricky questions, sometimes two heads are better than one! So, this season Collett is joined by Michelle Mitchell, to answer some of the questions you've been asking.
Click here if you have a question for Collett or go to the Raising Teens website to find out more about her work or join the discussion on Facebook. To hear more of Michelle and to find out about her work, head to her website.
Resources for Support or...
Today clinical psychologist Lyn Worsley joins Collett to talk about the Science of Resilience and her model used around the world, the "Resilience Doughnut".
To hear more of Lyn and to find out about her work, head to the Resilience Centre Website.
Learn more about the Resilience Doughnut Model
Hear more about Sparks and Spark Champions via Dr Peter Benson's TEDx Talk
Or visit the Search Institute Website
Resources for Support...
When answering tricky questions, sometimes two heads are better than one! So, this season Collett is joined by Michelle Mitchell, to answer some of the questions you've been asking.
Click here if you have a question for Collett or go to the Raising Teens website to find out more about her work or join the discussion on Facebook. To hear more of Michelle and to find out about her work, head to her website.
Resources for Support or...
A topic that's too big for just a single episode. Collett is joined by Lucy Thomas from Project Rockit, for Part 2 of this mini-series, to chat about bullying, ‘bystanders’ and ‘upstanders’.
Learn about Lucy's work check out Project Rockit
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800 55 1800
'Click here to contact Collett or ask her ...
A topic that's too big for just a single episode. Collett is joined by Lucy Thomas from Project Rockit for Part 1 of a mini-series, to chat about the types of bullying and how to support our teens who are targets of bullying.
Learn about Lucy's work check out Project Rockit
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800 55 1800
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Talking about... ‘the talk’ can feel overwhelming or even awkward, so Collett is joined by educator and author Michelle Mitchell to help make this a little less daunting.
Learn about Michelle's work including blog and books on her Website
To go in more depth on how to have this and other important conversations check out Collett's book They'll Be OK
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
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Today Jas Rawlinson joins the podcast to talk about her own experiences as a victim-survivor of domestic and family violence. She also talks about how we might support teens going through DFV.
Learn about Jas's work including blog and books on her website - www.jasrawlinson.com
You can also ask her to speak via www.jasrawlinson.com/speaking
Or find her book at www.jasrawlinson.com/thestorieswecarry
Check out the Greater Good ...
With much of our modern world pushing us towards using technology in more ways, where does that leave us or this new generation? Collett is joined by Dr Kristy Goodwin to chat about the way our technology is changing our habits and brains.
Learn about Dr Kristy's work including blog and books on her website
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for y...
An entire generation who have never experienced a world without social media. Dr Veya Seekis joins Collett to chat about the effect of social media like TikTok on the body image of our teens.
To learn about Dr Veya's work, at Griffith University or her Paper on TikTok
Check out some of the things mentioned in this episode -
Find out the age restrictions and how to put safety measures on your child's account through the informat...
Rites of Passage - a forgotten celebration in our modern world. Australian educator Andrew Lines joins Collett to chat about how these may be more important in our teens transitional years than we first thought.
To learn about Andrew's work, including programs and resources check out The Rite Journey.
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young p...
On this episode Collett sits down with psychologist Dr Lyn O'Grady, to discuss a very difficult but necessary question, “How do we support a suicidal teen?”
To learn about Dr Lyn's work including her book and facebook page, check out her website.
For information about dealing with sensitive content online check out Orygen's #Chatsafe Resourses
If your life or the life of someone you know is in danger Immediately call 000
Resour...
Today Dr Maddi Derrick joins Collett to chat about ADHD and how to help our neurodiverse teens.
You can find out more about Maddi's work on her Website
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800 55 1800
'Click here to contact Collett or ask her a question’ or Click here to contact the Raising Teens team.
Collett is a psycholo...
Today Maggie Dent joins Collett to chat about the unique relationship between mothers and sons.
You can find out more about Maggie's work on her Website
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800 55 1800
'Click here to contact Collett or ask her a question’ or Click here to contact the Raising Teens team.
Collett is a psychol...
Today Collett chats with author and researcher Dr Jodi Richardson, about what to do as parents when we are feeling anxious.
You can find out more about Dr Jodi's work on her Website
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800 55 1800
'Click here to contact Collett or ask her a question’ or Click here to contact the Raising Teens team...
To start off a brand-new season, Collett chats with clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller about how to respond when our teen seems to be displaying ‘difficult’ behaviours.
Check out Andrew's Website
Resources for Support or to Learn More
Lifeline - Crisis Support 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - Free phone-counselling for young people 1800 55 1800
'Click here to contact Collett or ask her a question’ or Click here to contact the Rai...
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