Author Archives: enlighteneducation
How do we talk to our teens (particularly our boys) about Andrew Tate?
I discussed how we can discuss Andrew Tate with our teens on radio 2GB with [...read more]
Trash or treasure? Why you shouldn’t feel stupid (or guilty) about what you watch on TV
Angsting about the cultural goods young women enjoy and the impact these may have on [...read more]
Apr
The down side to the bright side
Droughts, fires, floods, a mouse plague and a global pandemic. These challenges of almost biblical proportions have [...read more]
Apr
Raising brave girls
There is something about raising girls that induces equal parts fear and worry into the [...read more]
Apr
Six easy steps for raising respectful boys to be good men
The old adage “boys will be boys” is now widely dismissed as not just an excuse for [...read more]
Apr
What every parent, educator and carer needs to know about youth suicide
Content warning – suicide. Each year in Australia more than 3,000 people die by suicide, [...read more]
Aug
What my daughter taught me about menstruation
I didn’t get my first period until I was 15 years old. I was the [...read more]
May
How to give FABULOUS Christmas gifts (even if you’re broke!) – A guide for teens by Danni Miller
I am a passionate believer in the power of gratitude; some of you may have [...read more]
Dec
Dear Danni: My daughter is worried about her friend who has started dieting. How can I help her manage this?
Dear Danni, My daughter is worried about her friend who has started dieting in order [...read more]
Nov
Dear Danni: My mum loves to complain about how entitled this generation of kids are. How can I convince her she’s wrong?
Dear Danni, My Mum loves to complain to me (and worse still, to my teens) [...read more]
Nov