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...
by caroburr | Oct 12, 2008 | Coaching Tips, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Mums, Newsletters, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Step Families
Newsletter, Issue 8 Are you an Insider, an Outsider, or Both? Imagine for a moment the start of a new step family… The partners want to have space, specialness and time for their new relationship and an enjoyable start together. The parent(s) want their children...
by caroburr | Nov 13, 2007 | Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Tips, Understanding Relationships, Understanding Yourself
I love the idea that we are made up of many selves – it makes sense to me. I’m not just justifying all those voices inside my head, they really are quite normal! The real question is how do we live happily with them. The theory is that as we grow up, we...
by caroburr | Nov 12, 2007 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Newsletters, Relationship Tips, Understanding Relationships, Understanding Yourself
Newsletter, Issue 1 “I grew up thinking I was a ‘people person’. After all, I could talk to anyone, and people and their motivation fascinated me. So it was quite a shock to find myself in my late 20s, sitting in front of the fire in the house...
by caroburr | Oct 1, 2007 | Communication, Relationship Tips, Understanding Yourself
A wonderful friend shared her sense of blog overwhelm today. Somewhat hypocritically, I can safely say I know exactly what she means ;o) So, yes, my challenge to you is Don’t read this blog now! Delete it, or store it for if, or when you have the space and want...