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24.01.2022 Encourage competency. From an early age let your child do whatever they are capable of doing themselves. This will develop a sense of competency, which in turn affects self-confidence and self-esteme.

22.01.2022 Sign up to our Newsletter today to receive your free copy of Dr Arne’s ebook How to Parent Teenagers. https://learn.ritesofpassageinstitute.org

22.01.2022 It's worrying to think that during COVID lockdowns Australian families have massively increased their screen time and are talking less than they already did. Healthy habits to support family connection and communication is essential to well being now more than ever. Check out Dr Arne’s Transformational Parenting program for more easy, effective tools to increase your family's communication. https://ropi.teachable.com/p/transformational-parenting/

19.01.2022 Our good friend Maggie Dent has written this incredible book offering insight, tips and a common sense approach to help all boys and their parents. A great addition for your bookshelf!

19.01.2022 During adolescence, our teens need our love, support and influence more than ever. What they don’t need is our control. By adolescence, we don’t have any anyway.... We might have the illusion of control, but the harder we push to control them, the more we risk losing them. Our teens are resourceful, creative and brave and if they want something enough they will do it anyway. . When we attempt to control them, we are pushing against thousands of years of evolution and their drive to explore their independence. They can’t make the transition from childhood to adulthood without establishing some sort of separation from us. . They might push against us, and sometimes this will feel fierce. This is not to push us away, but to loosen themselves from under our wing. Sometimes the closer they are, the harder they have to push. And sometimes, in the quest for separation and independence, it’s our connection with them that gets lost. They have important work to do, so it’s up to us as their parents to hold on to that connection tightly enough for them and for us, for whenever they need it. They will come back, but first they have work to do and it’s okay if this takes time and tears and ‘outside voices’ inside. It’s a learning adventure for all of us. . . Whenever we can, we need to nurture the fire in them that is looking to discover who they are. We can do this by asking their opinions, listening more than talking, valuing their insight, and letting them to teach us what it’s like to be in their world. . The more we try to control them, the more we squander our precious opportunities to influence them. They are less likely to come to us if they expect lectures, preaching, shame, judgement or harsh consequences. When the connection with them is there, hopefully, sometimes, they will let us take the precious and privileged place beside them as they explore, learn and grow. So often, our greatest parenting moments and connection with them will happen in the middle of the mess, but first we need for them to offer us a seat at the table. See more

19.01.2022 What is the difference between a teenager who is hopeless and a teenager who is thriving, and what is the best course of action in each of these situations? If ...you have a tween or a teenager at home, Dr Arne's video's are a must watch for understanding what a teenager needs to thrive. Watch these videos here on ParentTV: https://parenttv.com/topics/teens/ See more

17.01.2022 Our April Making of Men camp is fully booked, if you would like your son to attend a contemporary Rites of Passage in 2021 the next opportunity is from the 30 June - 4 July (registration details below). Making of Men Camp Outcomes: - Your son will gain the necessary skills, lessons and values he needs to develop into a respectful, responsible and happy young adult, such as respect, gratitude, honesty and responsibility. - Strengthen family relationships through better commu...nication, understanding, and respect for one another. - Preventative approach providing a healthy vision of masculinity while your son is still young, instead of trying to fix ingrained, negative behaviour when he is an adult. - Increase consideration and consciousness of others, and the consequences of their actions. - Leaning it is ok to show emotions and seek help when needed. - Time, space and guidance for self-reflection and developing a positive vision for the adult they want to become. Register via our website: https://ritesofpassageinstitute.org/product/mm_30june21/

16.01.2022 This Friday we begin our new program Mother & Son Growing Together. An ecourse offering support and guidance for mum's of teenage boys, tools to support you in the next stage of his development and advise on how to let go of the ‘boy’ in your son so that he can step into being a young man. Enrol before Friday to be included in three live zoom sessions with Dr Arne Rubinstein and his expert team. https://ropi.teachable.com/p/mother-son-growing-together

12.01.2022 Model Perseverance. Share your own small challenges and quiet triumphs with your children. Let them see by your example how to persevere in the face of disappointment.

12.01.2022 We absolutely love this short video series that Sad Man Studios put together for our good friends at The Man Cave https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg6GR4DuDSs

11.01.2022 Great advice to teach your kids. Your enoughness is not something outside of you waiting to be discovered, it's inside of you waiting to be recovered. When you let it seep into your consciousness that you're already enough, and nothing outside of yourself will make you more than you already are, you're free to change your emotional state from one of fear and anxiety to one of effort and application. You're free to do the best you can in the time you've got. https://www.inc.com//want-your-children-to-have-a-lifetime

10.01.2022 Another fantastic episode in the short video series that Sad Man Studios put together for our good friends at The Man Cave https://vimeo.com/449505225

10.01.2022 Talk with your children about uncomfortable subjects. When you communicate your feelings about difficult topics you share your values.

06.01.2022 Managing Fire is a powerful way to build confidence in young children. Here is a fantastic article by Daniel Burton of Educated by Nature that speaks to the importance of teaching fire. https://educatedbynature.com/bu/the-value-in-teaching-fire/

04.01.2022 Does someone in your family have a birthday coming up? Do you want to make their day super special? Join Dr Arne in his bite-sized ecourse that explains how to incorporate Rites of Passage elements into your birthday traditions and make it a truly memorable day. https://ropi.teachable.com/p/extra-special-birthday/

04.01.2022 We highly recommend this fabulous book by Lucy Peach for all young women. A guide to understanding and harnessing the power of your monthly cycle. A must for all teenage girls.

02.01.2022 Raising a son is challenging in so many ways, especially when he becomes a teenager.. As mothers we can often feel uncertain if our son becomes angry, withdrawn or depressed as he enters his teenage years. The Rites of Passage Institute has been running programs to support boys healthy transition into adulthood for over 20 years. We see the changing relationship between boys and their mothers as so critical and we want to do everything we can to support you to maintain a heal...thy and loving connection. We have specifically designed a Transformational Parenting online program that mums can work through at their own pace at home to help you manage this time in their life. This program also includes LIVE zoom circles with our team of expert facilitators. Places are limited so sign up today to secure your spot. https://ropi.teachable.com/p/mother-son-growing-together We look forward to seeing you there! See more

02.01.2022 It breaks our heart to see teenagers creating self imposed risky challenges like this to mark the end of their high school years. We need to offer healthy Rites of Passage to our teens as they transition into young adulthood. We have seen time and time again that a facilitated strength based Rites of Passage process acts as a preventative to situations like this, it increases consideration and consciousness of others, and the consequences of their actions. If your school needs support incorporating a healthy Rite of Passage for graduation please get in touch! https://www.smh.com.au//spit-on-homeless-man-shore-school-

01.01.2022 Our Transformational Parenting programs have been designed to support you to create Whole Family Wellbeing, we'd love for you to join us: https://learn.ritesofpassageinstitute.org Whole Family Wellbeing speaks to the idea that within this unit we have the ability to support each other, and this is more effective than each person having to find their own way. I know from 25 years of experience that when families break down and there is conflict, everyone is negatively affected.... I left my medical career because I saw that so many of the issues I was dealing with started when people were still in the family home and it impacted them for the rest of their lives. I decided to focus my work on Rites of Passage and in particular the transition from a child who believes they are the centre of the universe to young adults who understand they are part of a community. Being a family member is an ongoing and lifelong process. Naturally it will have its ups and downs. It can be the most rewarding or most distressing experience but definitely it will have a huge influence on our wellbeing and therefore our overall health.