Brainwave Trust Knowledge Manager, Keryn O’Neill, researches the difference supportive adults make to the well-being and lives of adolescents.
Adolescence is a time of growth and change. There is a
lot to learn in the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Parents, whānau and other adults play a vital role in
the lives of tamariki, influencing their development.
Research shows us that adults continue to be just as
important throughout adolescence and that their
support can make a huge difference to the lives of
taiohi/adolescents.
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