In my professional dealings with thousands of teenagers at hundreds of parties, I’ve learnt the myriad ways kids handle their ‘hidden treasures’. When it comes to alcohol, I’ve seen them: Bury cans in the ground. Strap bottles to their body. ‘Pre load’ (binge drink) before entering an event. Stuff alcohol-filled zip-lock bags into their bras…
It’s that time of year again. Exams finish in a few weeks. Schoolies and end-of-year parties are just around the corner. Parents are really stressing. How do I know? Because I’ve planned and worked at more than 500 teen events. And because I have an 18-year-old daughter of my own. Freak-out season Parents are extremely…
While Western Australia is in election mode, teen parties continue to cause havoc in the community – creating nights more terrifying than any Halloween. Yet this horror is well within our power to control. An ounce of prevention … I’ve always believed a proactive, preventative solution is far better than a passive reaction. To this…