Fostering a teenager
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… Read More »Fostering a teenager
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… Read More »My son’s abusive behaviour is affecting my mental health
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… Read More »We’ve just had a baby and we’re arguing all the time
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… Read More »Co-parenting Christmas – how to deal with the holidays if you’re separated
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… Read More »My boyfriend’s daughter is sabotaging our relationship
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… Read More »My teenager has joined a gang
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… Read More »My husband won’t accept our daughter is gay
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… Read More »How do I tell my grown-up children I’m getting a divorce?