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How to Be Your Siblings Ally as They ExploreTheir Sexual Identity
Growing up with siblings often means sharing milestones, secrets, and experiences with each other. You’re on each other’s teams, giving support, encouragement, and sometimes a good-natured rivalry. But when one of your siblings is exploring their sexual identity, you...
Understanding and Exploring Your Sexual Identity During Adolescence
Navigating adolescence can feel like a wild ride. You’re figuring out who you are, what you want to do in life, and discovering more about your values, friendships, and emotions. One big part of self-discovery for many teens is understanding and exploring their sexual...
5 Reasons Your Parents are Suddenly Annoying the Hell Out of You! (And Why It’s Totally Normal)
Let’s be real—one day you wake up, and suddenly everything your parents do seems designed to get on your nerves. The way they chew, the questions they ask, even the fact that they breathe seems like some evil plot to ruin your life! Sound familiar? Don’t...
Top 10 Things Young People Like You, Search for Online
We all turn to the internet when we have questions or need advice. Whether it's figuring out life stuff or just wanting to understand things better, here are 10 common topics young people like you are searching for online—with a deeper look into why they...
Is Your Teen Being Bullied? Here are 8 Possible Signs They Are
As a parent, it’s not always easy to know when your teen is going through a tough time, especially if they’re being bullied. Teens often try to hide their struggles out of fear, embarrassment, or a belief that they should handle things on their own. However, there are...
How to Thrive at Work and Home When Your Teen is Struggling with Adolescence
Being a working mum is no walk in the park. Between managing your career, keeping the household running, and being there for your family, your needs often fall to the bottom of the priority list. And just when you think you’ve found a rhythm, the teenage years arrive...
Exploring Sexual Identity: Supporting Your Teen Through their Journey
For many teens, adolescence is a time of profound self-discovery. They’re navigating new experiences, challenging beliefs, and figuring out who they are and how they want to be seen in the world. For some teens, this journey includes exploring their sexual identity, a...
Parents Top Concerns About Their Teens: What Parents Search for Online
Parents of teens often turn to online searches to find solutions for their top concerns. Here are some of the most common issues parents search for and advice to address them: 1. Mental Health and Anxiety One of the most common concerns parents search for is...
The Top 5 Ways Parental Control Apps Affect a Teen’s Sense of Independence
Parental control apps, while designed with good intentions, can have significant effects on a teen’s sense of independence. Here are the top five ways these apps impact teens as they navigate the journey to adulthood. Erosion of TrustTeens often see parental control...
Harnessing the Power of Colour: Helping Young People Navigate Their Emotions
Colour surrounds us, subtly shaping how we feel, behave, and perceive the world. Whether it's the shade of a room, the hue of an outfit, or the tone of a notebook cover, colours influence our emotions and mindset in ways we might not even realize. For young people,...
10 Commonly Held Beliefs About Teenagers, Where They Come From and Why They’re Often Misplaced (Except for Number 10).
The blog outlines ten commonly held beliefs about teenagers, many of which are based on stereotypes or generalizations. While some aspects of these beliefs may contain grains of truth, they often oversimplify or misrepresent the complexity of adolescence. Below, I...
Why Inclusivity Matters in Adolescence: Embracing All Abilities
Adolescence is a time of self-discovery, friendship, and personal growth. It’s a period when young people begin to understand who they are, where they fit in, and what they want from the world. Inclusivity—especially for adolescents with physical and intellectual...
Get to Know Your Host, Laura, Through 10 Random Facts
I was going to say ‘fun facts’, however, there are aspects of myself and my experiences that aren’t fun but which made me who I am.I want to share those too.I want to be vulnerable with the hope it inspires others to be vulnerable.I want to share the message that we...
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Youthority, More Than Just a Safety App!
When we think of safety apps for teens, most of us imagine tools designed for parental control—apps that track, monitor, and manage every move a teen makes. While these apps might provide peace of mind to parents, they often come at the expense of a teenager's...
Introducing Youthority
Empowering Teens to Navigate the World Safely As young people step into the world and begin to assert their independence, they encounter a unique set of challenges—socially, emotionally, and even physically. Today’s teens face a rapidly changing landscape, where...
The Top 5 Ways Parental Control Apps Affect a Teen’s Sense of Independence
Parental control apps, while designed with good intentions, can have significant effects on a teen’s sense of independence. Here are the top five ways these apps impact teens as they navigate the journey to adulthood. Erosion of TrustTeens often see parental control...