by caroburr | Jul 14, 2015 | Abusive Relationships, Understanding Relationships
This is a difficult subject to write about. Sadly, abusive behaviour within relationships is more common than we like to imagine, and it includes both physical and psychological abuse. The bottom line is that abusive behaviour within a relationship is not OK. As human...
by caroburr | Jun 26, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Ex-boarders, Parenting, Understanding Yourself
I love the way my eldest son is able to ‘chillax’. I particularly appreciate the care he takes in setting things up with a comfy beanbag or chair, probably a drink and possibly a snack if he’s allowed, so he can have maximum pleasure and enjoy ‘his’ time. I am also...
by caroburr | Jun 22, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Storytelling
I was having a rare wander round my connections in LinkedIn and came across a woman who I had not been in touch with for years, but had always rated. I was just in a different place to her.. turns out we’re now very much on the same page and I was stunned by her...
by caroburr | Jun 16, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Family Dynamics, Gender Differences, Men / Masculinity, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Understanding Yourself
So what is important for dads when it comes to Father’s Day? It’s easy for it to be reduced to gifts with few words – the classic cards and pressies on the usual masculine themes of sport, beer and gadgets. Refreshing the Parts Beer can’t...
by caroburr | Mar 10, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Gender Differences, Mums, Relationship Tips, Understanding Relationships
What does ‘right’ look like? I imagine up there are many men trying to get it right for mother’s day, whether for their own mum or for their partner who’s a mum, where the children are too young to do it all themselves. So what does ‘right’ look...
