by caroburr | Apr 20, 2010 | Communication, Dads, Family Dynamics, Mums, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Understanding Relationships
Becoming parents is a time we want to feel happy and close, yet there is a deep undercurrent that brings change in our relationship with our partner, whether we want it or not. In the last newsletter we looked at how our expectations of parental roles has an impact on...
by caroburr | Apr 13, 2010 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Mums, Newsletters, Parenting, Relationship Tips
Newsletter, Issue 17 Change 2) New Roles and Expectations Our ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’ Blueprint With the arrival of a baby comes the arrival of a ‘mummy’ and a ‘daddy’. OK, pretty obvious! However perhaps not so obvious is...
by caroburr | Feb 13, 2010 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Home Page, Mums, Newsletters, Parenting, Relationship Tips
Newsletter, Issue 16 I believe our early years of parenting are some of the most challenging and full on both for us as individuals and in our relationships. I can vouch that this has been true for me and my husband, as well as for many friends as we have all gone...
by caroburr | Jan 13, 2009 | Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Gender Differences, Mums, Overcoming Adversity, Relationship Tips
When I suggested writing an article on miscarriage the response was surprisingly positive given the associated pain and grief. It is a common experience that is little spoken of considering its impact on women and their partners’ lives. Getting pregnant,...
by caroburr | Nov 13, 2008 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Mums, Newsletters, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Step Families
Newsletter, Issue 10 Here’s a further five concrete ideas, following on from Part 2. 5. Create a blend of rules. Accept there will need to be a mix of groups with different rules, and practically design life to acknowledge this. Write a list of what...
by caroburr | Oct 15, 2008 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Mums, Newsletters, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Step Families
Newsletter, Issue 9 After speaking about what happens in step families and how individuals feel in Part 1, I know some of you are waiting for something more concrete that will support you in the realities of life in a step family, so here it is. Part 2 below...
