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06/11/2025

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31/10/2025

Exam stress? Here is what you can do.!

5 Tips to Cope with Exam Stress

Exams stressing you out? Try these quick wins

1️⃣ Sleep well – Your brain can’t focus if it’s exhausted.
2️⃣ Stay hydrated & eat right – Fuel your brain, not just your body.
3️⃣ Don’t cram – Study a bit each day and take breaks.
4️⃣ Move your body – Exercise clears your mind and lifts your mood.
5️⃣ Take mind breaks – Breathe, listen to music, or chat with a friend.

💬 You’ve got this — one step, one chapter, one day at a time.

👉 What’s your biggest exam stress struggle — focus, motivation, or time management? Drop it in the comments so we can share tips that actually help.

02/09/2025

Why Adults Stay Silent (Even When They See a Teen Struggling)

Sadly, it’s not just teens who keep secrets. Adults often do too.

Even when they notice a teen in trouble — a nephew drinking too much, a student showing warning signs, or a neighbor’s child spiraling — many say nothing. Why?

Fear of overstepping
They don’t want to “interfere in someone else’s parenting” or risk upsetting the family.

Not my child, not my problem
The belief that responsibility stops at your own front door is common, but it leaves struggling kids unsupported.

Avoiding conflict
Telling another parent their child is drinking, using drugs, or showing signs of addiction is uncomfortable and risks straining relationships.

Assuming someone else will handle it
A teacher assumes the parents know. A family member assumes the school knows. Neighbors assume “it’s being dealt with.” And so the silence continues.

Minimizing the issue
Sometimes adults convince themselves it’s “just a phase” or “normal teen behavior,” hoping it will pass.

The cost of silence: Addiction thrives in secrecy. Every adult who looks the other way unintentionally gives it more room to grow.

The shift we need:
If it truly takes a village to raise a child, then it also takes a village to protect one. Speaking up — with care, not judgment — could be the intervention that saves a life.

🎬 Nery Zarate ()

30/01/2025

🌟 Attention Parents & Educators of Teens! 🌟

Are you looking for wellness support and growth tools for your teen or students?

I’d like to invite you to join my Life Navigator for Teens and Moms group, a safe and supportive space where we focus on holistic growth, health and emotional wellness. 🌱 🌟

As a new group (and a new Facebook profile!), I understand that joining a new community can raise some questions, but I want to reassure you that this group is completely legit and focused on real support and growth. We’re here to build a trusted space together, one where we can share resources, advice, and stories without any sales pitches or pressure to buy anything.

💡 What we offer:

Practical tools:
For emotional resilience and mental wellness

Support:
For moms raising teens, balancing life while nurturing your teen’s growth

Resources:
For teens on how to navigate the challenges of today’s world

Educational workshops and discussions (coming soon, we are new and still working on lots of content for you) to empower both teens and parents.

In my experience with another group, there’s a huge need for a wellness space like this that goes beyond just focusing on the parent/teen relationship. This group is focused on lasting growth—and health, addressing the root causes and offering healthy and sustainable long term solutions.

✅ Whether you're a parent, teacher, tutor, or anyway involved with Teens, this group is here to offer real support without any pressure to purchase or promote products. We're all here for the long-term well-being of our teens!

Let’s build a community of learning and genuine support. Join us today and be part of something meaningful!

Click here to join: Life Navigator for Teens and moms

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30/01/2025

Hi folks, I am concentrating on moving over to Life Navigator for Teens and moms and growing that page. All info from here and more will be added there. Please follow along on the new page and feel free to join my group, Life Navigator for teens and moms. See pinned post for group.

Link for life Navigator for teens and moms https://www.facebook.com/share/12GtC572Y3d/

See you on the other side.

I’m here for parents of teens who want the hard truth about raising teens. No nonsense — just real talk and practical strategies. I tackle the hard stuff most avoid: If you want straight answers and tools that work, this is where you’ll find them.

30/01/2025

Hi folks I am moving all my content over to my new page. Life Navigator for Teens and moms and will be posting and growing this business, please feel free to follow along and join the group. Life Navigator for teens and moms wellness, support and growth. See pinned post.

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I’m here for parents of teens who want the hard truth about raising teens. No nonsense — just real talk and practical strategies. I tackle the hard stuff most avoid: If you want straight answers and tools that work, this is where you’ll find them.

30/01/2025

🚨 Important Update from Your Favorite Soon-to-be-Published Author 🚨

Okay, folks. Full transparency here: it turns out writing a book on a subject as important as dr@gs takes WAY more time than I originally thought. Who knew? 🤦‍♂️

I was planning to have the e-book ready for launch by the end of January (insert optimistic me here), but... life happened. Between tech glitches, health hiccups, and a serious case of "I-can't-believe-this-chapter-is-still-not-done," the book is still a little more "under construction" than I’d hoped. 🙈

But fear not! I’m 3/4 of the way there, with only the final two chapters standing between me and you (and trust me, they’re going to be worth the wait). 📚💥 There’s still some final polishing to do — think: links, emails, accreditation, and checking if all the contact info in the book is still valid.

I’m not ready to give a firm launch date just yet, but I’m hopeful we’ll be good to go by mid-March. (Because let's be real, quality takes time, right?) 💪✨

Thanks for your patience, support, and understanding while I fine-tune this little masterpiece. I promise, it’ll be worth it. And in the meantime, keep the questions and enthusiasm coming — I need all the motivation I can get!

Stay tuned and keep those calendars a little bit more open for March!

19/01/2025

With Faithful To Nature – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

14/01/2025

Boost Your Teen’s Health with Organic Coconut Oil 🌱✨

Coconut oil is not just for cooking—it’s a powerhouse for supporting your teen's health and wellness! Here’s why it should be part of your family’s routine:

💪 Boosts Metabolism: The MCTs in coconut oil can help speed up metabolism, supporting healthy weight management and increased energy levels.

🧠 Supports Brain Health: Help your teen stay focused and mentally sharp! Coconut oil provides quick energy for the brain, enhancing clarity and cognitive function.

❤️ Improves Cholesterol: Coconut oil can help raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels, which is great for heart health, especially during those active teenage years.

🌟 Packed with Antioxidants: It’s loaded with antioxidants that fight inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases down the road.

🛡️ Boosts Immunity: Lauric acid in coconut oil has antiviral and antimicrobial properties that can help keep your teen's immune system strong and resilient.

How to Use It:

🥤 Smoothies: Add a large spoonful or two to your teen's morning smoothie for an energy boost and a creamy texture.

🍳 Cooking: Swap out regular oils in cooking or baking for coconut oil. It's perfect for sautéing veggies, stir-frying, or baking healthy treats.

🍫 Healthy Snacks: Use coconut oil to make homemade energy bites or add to oatmeal for an extra dose of nutrients.

🌟Use coconut oil instead of butter as a spread.

Make sure to include this versatile oil in your family’s daily routine 🌿

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10/01/2025

Craving salty snacks?

Your body is looking for essential fatty acids, the good fats!

Cold pressed olive oil
Organic coconut oil
Kreel oil
Oily fish like salmon
Avocados
Raw nuts (not peanuts)
Olives
Seeds pumpkin, flaxseed
True range free eggs, from a farm, not store bought
Butter

These are all good sources of your essential omegas.

06/01/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉

🚨 Win 1 of 2 Copies of My E-book: "Let’s Talk About Drugs: A South African Parent’s Guide"! 🚨

Are you a parent of a teen (ages 13-25) or a teacher (Grades 7-12)? This guide is for YOU!

💬 Talking to your teen about drugs doesn’t have to be scary, but it does need to happen. In my e-book, I provide parents and teachers with the tools they need to have those tough conversations with empathy and honesty.

To Enter:
1️⃣ Share this post to your stories
2️⃣ Tag me so I can see your entry
3️⃣ Tag 3 or share with other parents or teachers who could benefit from this e-book!

💡 BONUS: My e-book goes into-depth with more strategies to make talking about drugs easier, like:

How to approach the topic without judgment
Open-ended questions to keep the conversation flowing
Real facts vs. scare tactics, and much more!
✨ Have you already had "the talk" with your teen? Share your experience below – I’d love to hear how it went!

🏆 Competition closes on 1 Feb 2025. Winners will be randomly selected and announced in my on my Life Navigator for Teens and moms.

Let’s work together to support our teens and give them the tools to make better choices. 🙌