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 | May 13, 2009 | Being in Love, Communication, Newsletters, Relationship Tips, Self Care, Understanding Relationships
Newsletter, Issue 15 I was touched last week to hear how a client and his wife designed a wedding week rather than a single day after exploring what they wanted from ‘getting married’. It was a wonderful reminder of what is possible when we have a clear...
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 | Dec 13, 2008 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Family Events & Holidays, Mums, Newsletters, Relationship Tips
Newsletter, Issue 11 As I buy some final Christmas presents, I am aware of the challenges we can face giving and receiving. For example, I still find it easier to give than to receive. When I married, I was amazed at the amount we received; from parents helping pay...