Fostering a teenager is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles you may ever take on. As with looking after teenagers under any other circumstance, it can come with its own challenges, but these are usually more than outweighed by the benefits—both to the teenager and to the foster carer. Who can become a… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Parenting
My son’s abusive behaviour is affecting my mental health
My son from the age of about 16 has been verbally abusing and shouting at me. He gets so angry, he smashes things up in the house, ripping the doors from their hinges, throwing things at me. He has always been a sensitive child and I believe he still is but he appears to have… Read more »
We’ve just had a baby and we’re arguing all the time
Having a new baby can be such an exciting event. But it can also mean a whole host of new pressures on your and your partner’s relationship. Establishing a feeding regime, changing nappies, adjusting to interrupted sleep patterns… New babies can be demanding as well as adorable, and in those first few months even the… Read more »
Co-parenting Christmas – how to deal with the holidays if you’re separated
If you’ve recently gone through a divorce or a separation, Christmas can be a stressful time of year. What was once a chance to spend quality time with the family can now serve as a reminder about how much things have changed – and can bring up some complicated emotions for you, your ex-partner and… Read more »
My boyfriend’s daughter is sabotaging our relationship
My relationship with my partner is being ruined because he’s torn between me and his daughter. She doesn’t want us together. She blackmails him emotionally. Due to illness, I currently don’t work – although I have done most of my life – and I swear she holds this against me. He’s only been with one… Read more »
My teenager has joined a gang
Finding out your teenager has joined a gang is extremely worrying and upsetting for any parent. It can leave you concerned they’ll end up on the wrong side of the law or in a violent situation. You may want to talk to them, but aren’t sure if you’ll be able to get through. Perhaps you’ve… Read more »
My husband won’t accept our daughter is gay
Our daughter is a clever, kind and loving young woman who recently came out as gay. I’m proud of her for being brave enough to be honest about this and be true to who she is. However, my husband is refusing to accept it. He acts as if it’s just a phase – despite our… Read more »
How do I tell my grown-up children I’m getting a divorce?
Our youngest son (18) recently left home to move to another city. Things haven’t been good between me and my husband for a while (i.e. five years or more), but having time to talk about things properly has made it clear neither of our hearts are really in this anymore and we’ve decided to separate… Read more »