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Raising Teens and Riding Waves: A Parent’s Survival Guide
As your child hurtles into adolescence and their teen years, you can be carried along on their emotional rollercoaster on a ride you weren't quite prepared for! Biological shifts, hormonal surges, and intense emotions create quite the journey. How can you ensure you and your teen emerge from this journey in one piece? Understanding the […]
Beyond Words: Understanding the Silent Treatment in Relationships
Silent treatment is when one person withdraws interaction from another, refusing to engage, leaving the other person feeling like they've been shut out. The person on the receiving end of this can feel invisible, excluded, and insignificant. It is not great for relationships and can lead to their breakdown. Someone can use the silent treatment […]
Navigating the Teen Years: A Parent’s Guide to Peer Pressure
Imagine your teenager coming home after a long day at school, their face revealing the burden of countless emotions. They casually throw their bag onto the sofa, sighing loudly, signalling that something is troubling them. As a parent or carer of a teen or nearly teenage child, you often find yourself standing at a crossroads […]