How to talk to your children about the Christchurch terror attacksThe days ahead will be full of difficult feelings and even more difficult conversations. An expert writes about how to start and have these conversations with your children.By Louisa Woods | 16th March, 2019Guest writer
Why is bitching about teens and teachers our national sport?High school teacher, counsellor, and mother of three Louisa Woods considers the way we talk about teachers and teenagers in light of the latest 'school scandal' which was anything but.By Louisa Woods | 7th May, 2018Guest writer
Your teen is probably watching porn. Does that matter?The thought of their teenage kids watching porn is an uncomfortable one for many parents. But as teenager expert Louisa Woods explains, it's probably not a cause for alarm. By Louisa Woods | 20th April, 2018Guest writer
How to have the sex talk with your kidsOur resident teen and tween expert Louisa Woods on why The Talk isn’t just a talk – and why you need to start early. By Louisa Woods | 11th April, 2018Guest writer
How to talk to your children about Logan Paul’s suicide videoMany parents are wondering how to talk to their children about YouTuber Logan Paul's video which showed a man who had died by suicide. High school teacher and counsellor Louisa Woods has some tips for parents.By Louisa Woods | 5th January, 2018Guest writer
What teenagers wish their parents knewWe’re often given the impression teenagers don’t want to share too much with their parents, but is that really the case? High school counsellor Louisa Woods asked real teenagers how communication with their parents could be improved.By Louisa Woods | 8th December, 2017Guest writer
How to get your teenager to open up to youLouisa Woods is a high school teacher and counsellor and a mother of three. She knows teenagers. Here she shares her advice on getting your teenage child to open up.By Louisa Woods | 20th November, 2017Guest writer
Can you recognise the warning signs that your teenager is struggling?Do you need a guide to reading your teenager? Do you need help to see red flags or warning signs that they might be in trouble? Louisa Woods, a high school teacher, counsellor, and mother of three, shares her advice on supporting your young person through their teenage years.By Louisa Woods | 30th May, 2017Guest writer
How to talk to your children about terrorismIn the wake of the devastating attack on children in Manchester, many of our little ones will be asking questions that we will struggle to answer. Counsellor, school teacher and mum of three Louisa Woods has some advice on talking to your children about terrorism. By Louisa Woods | 24th May, 2017Guest writer
How to be a No Matter What adult: a high school counsellor on what teenagers need from us allIt's harder to be a teenager today than ever before. So how can you as a parent help? By continuing to show up and support your teen, even when they seem hellbent on pushing you away, says Louisa Woods. By Louisa Woods | 1st May, 2017Guest writer