by caroburr | Apr 26, 2019 | Affairs, Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Divorce, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Gender Differences, Intimacy, Men / Masculinity, Mums, Parenting, Passion, Relationship Crisis, Relationship Tips, Sexuality, Step Families, Twins & Multiples, Understanding Relationships, Understanding Yourself, Women / Femininity
Not long now til my ‘Reigniting the Fire’ webinar next week! I realised as I was practising it today, how much I care about getting the message out there that it’s worth learning about relationship dynamics. That being able to respond differently can not only save a...
by caroburr | Apr 9, 2019 | Abusive Relationships, Affairs, Communication, Divorce, Intimacy, Parenting, Relationship Crisis, Separation, Step Families, Understanding Relationships
I am very happy to see that new divorce reforms will make ‘no fault’ divorce an easier and quicker process, as outlined by the BBC. Some couples I work with are unable to work through to a new phase in their relationship and want or need to separate. The current...
by caroburr | Jun 20, 2017 | Coaching Tips, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Gender Differences, Mums, Parenting, Separation, Step Families
(revised 06/19) Most of us can easily summon up the image of Harry Enfield’s ‘Kevin’ when we think of teenagers.. but what does that mean for us as parents when we need to be able to communicate with them? Uncertainty around How to Parent As our...
by caroburr | Mar 24, 2017 | Family Dynamics, Family Events & Holidays, Mums, Other Blogs, Parenting, Step Families
Lisa Doodson, an expert on step families, has allowed me to share her thoughts as a guest blog. “So it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday … Should stepmums expect a card, flowers perhaps from their stepchildren? Well as always, with anything related to...
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...