Dear Parent, do you worry about your child? I expect you are thinking, “Of course I do, it comes with the job!” I do understand. The world suddenly seems a much scarier place once you have brought a child into it. With the intensity of love that you feel when your child is born also […]
Mum, How are you?
What do you think when I ask …. As you read this question are you shocked that someone is actually asking you how you are instead of a question such as ‘ what can I have to eat?’ or ‘where is my school shirt?’ or ‘what time is dinner?’ As a busy Mum I know […]
A Complaint Free February – Are you ready for another challenge?
Did you attempt Dry January or Veganuary? Are you happy that your month of ‘giving up’ is now over? Or do you feel so much better that you intend to continue? Well whatever you decide, if you have just successfully completed one of these January challenges I heartily congratulate you. But now what? Are you […]
What do you say to someone you love who tells you they may be dying?
Yesterday I had a shocking telephone conversation with a member of my family. I started the conversation as usual by asking how he was but didn’t get the reply I expected. The words I heard were “My health has got worse”, which wasn’t a surprising comment, but then he added ” I have an aneurysm […]
Why You Are Thankful For Your Children?
I know that Thanksgiving is an American day of celebration, and I appreciate that gratitude is not something we only need to do on one day of the year, but I wonder if you agree with me that of all the celebration days, this one is a great reminder that we have much to be […]
Ask the Family Angel – My Dad doesn’t want to see my baby.
Dear Family Angel, I had my first child this year and I am feeling really sad because my Dad doesn’t seem to want a relationship with her. He is busy with work and often away a lot but when he is home he doesn’t come and visit us. My Mum tries to make excuses for […]
Are You a Good Parent?
What an emotive question to ask any parent! Doesn’t every parent try to be a good parent? And how do you know if you are a good parent? As you read these questions can you start to feel the anxiety well up in your body? Is there a person who comes to mind who you […]
Does Your Child Know You Love & Believe in Them?
There are two crucial needs that every human being desires. We need to know that we are loved and we need to have someone who believes in us. Many of our inner demons arise out of one or both of these needs not being met. I left home at 16. My Dad allowed me […]
How to Help Your Child with Homework
The children are settled back into school so how are you coping with their homework? Are you struggling to set a regular home work time? Do you worry that they’re not doing their homework? Are you worried that you can’t do it! Is homework starting to become an issue? I thought it would be helpful […]
3 Ways to Relieve Anxiety
Every child feels anxious before they go back to school. It’s a natural feeling which often comes from a fear of something new. Once they have actually been to school therefore, you would expect their anxiety to disappear. So what can you do if your child is still feeling anxious even when they have done […]