The Easter season brings together many of my favourite things; family, love and chocolate. As I reflected on this time of year and what I wanted to share with you, the movie Chocolat came to mind. …
How To Help Your Young Person Manage Stress
As we head towards the end of the year, you may have noticed your teen or young adult feeling stressed about their studies. End of year exams are coming, final assignments are due, and they are …
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How to Teach Your Teenager to Say ‘No’
From family pressures and work commitments to relationship issues, it can be hard to say no. Over the past month we have talked about the importance of drawing your boundaries. From the practical “5 …
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How the transition from ‘teenager with parents’ to ‘adult with parents’
In a recent blog, Colleen reflected upon the challenging transitional process that a parent experiences when your teenage children transition to a young adult. Family conflict is inevitable because …
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How the transition from ‘parents with teenage children’ to ‘parents with adult children’ is like solving the puzzle of the Rubik’s Cube
Remember the old Rubik's Cube? 6 colours and 6 faces with 9 stickers on each face. Each face turns independently so that the colours are mixed up. For the puzzle to be solved, each face must consist …
Transitions: 5 Steps to Help You Leave Home
Leaving home is a natural step in the process of growing up. Aside from the obvious act of physically leaving your parent’s house, there is a progression prior to this. Getting your driver’s license …
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