by caroburr | Jul 12, 2013 | Family Dynamics, Gender Differences, Parenting, Relationship Tips
Dear Will & Kate, Royal or not, babies change lives.. wonderfully, unexpectedly and beyond recognition.. but the best bit is that you are not alone as suddenly you are part of a club with other mums and dads who don’t have a handbook either. Here are a...
by caroburr | Jun 7, 2013 | Family Dynamics, Parenting
I was very touched, and more than a little jealous, to read about the Finnish Maternity Package that mums have been receiving since the 1930s. What an amazing gift for a government to give to all expectant mothers. It comes in a cardboard box complete with a mattress...
by caroburr | May 28, 2013 | Parenting, Understanding Yourself
Reading through old blog posts the following from October 2007 made me smile, as I now have 2 toddlers on my hands (yes, twins!) and am at the same stage as I was when I wrote this about my eldest son. I am still reading the same book and firmly believe co-operation...
by caroburr | Nov 13, 2012 | Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Mums, Newsletters, Parenting, Twins & Multiples
Newsletter, Issue 19 Well it’s been a while and you’d be forgiven for replying “Hi, stranger” as I stopped e-zines rather abruptly almost 2 years ago. As some of you know, the reason was due to the wonderful news that I was pregnant with twins...
by caroburr | Sep 13, 2010 | Coaching Tips, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Mums, Newsletters, Parenting, Relationship Tips
Newsletter, Issue 18 This summer our 4 year old son wanted to spend time with daddy; in the mornings, evenings, at weekends, on holiday, just about any time he could! He acted up more when daddy wasn’t back before bedtime or left early for work and regularly...
by caroburr | Apr 24, 2010 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Mums, Parenting, Relationship Tips
Mums & dads are different! Here are a few tips for the first 3 months of parenthood to help you manage your relationship and the differences between you as parents, to make it easier to be a team together and enjoy this special time. 1) Chat about your experience....