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Practical Parenting, Family, Teen & Relationship Advice
Welcome to my counselling blog, where I share practical advice and professional insight on parenting teenagers, family relationships, couples support and emotional wellbeing. At the same time, I know how overwhelming home life can feel when anxiety, conflict or disconnection start creeping in. Because of this, I write about the real challenges parents and couples face – from teen mental health and neurodivergence to communication breakdown and emotional overload.
However, these blogs aren’t just about understanding what’s happening; they’re also about what to do next. As a result, you’ll find grounded, real-world guidance designed to help you feel calmer, clearer and more confident in your relationships at home.
Toxic Positivity “Positive Vibes Only”
I love an inspirational positive quote as much as the next person. But I have some concerns about an insistence on 100% positivity all day, every day. Is our positivity becoming toxic? It seems counterintuitive to suggest we shouldn’t be aiming for 100% positivity – I...
To repeat or not to repeat?
Have you ever noticed that the same circumstances show up in your life over and over again? Do you seem to repeat the same dysfunctional relationship patterns – even though they will leave you frustrated and hurt? Why does a woman with an emotionally distant mother...
Teen Mental Health in Crisis: Why Parents Are the Missing Link
If you’re raising a teen right now, you don’t need me to quote statistics. You already know something’s not right. The spark in your child feels dimmer. They’ve gone quieter, moodier… maybe they're shutting themselves in their room or snapping at every small thing....
The Last Heartbreak – By Kerry Chalmers
The last heartbreak is the one you feel you’ll never recover from. The one that has you on your knees begging for someone, anyone to make the pain go away. It breaks you in such a way that if you close your eyes you can see yourself trying to scoop the pieces of you...
Managing the Overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience in today's fast-paced world! Many of us are juggling multiple responsibilities, from work demands to personal commitments, often leading to the sensation of being swamped by unfinished tasks. If you find yourself struggling...
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