by caroburr | Jan 19, 2016 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Mums, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Twins & Multiples
When I had my twins I finally gave in and joined Facebook as a way to connect with other multiple mums. It was ideal, as juggling two babies, and often older kids too, meant we never knew when we would have a moment to connect, let alone pick up the phone, and getting...
by caroburr | Jun 26, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Ex-boarders, Parenting, Understanding Yourself
I love the way my eldest son is able to ‘chillax’. I particularly appreciate the care he takes in setting things up with a comfy beanbag or chair, probably a drink and possibly a snack if he’s allowed, so he can have maximum pleasure and enjoy ‘his’ time. I am also...
by caroburr | Jun 22, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Storytelling
I was having a rare wander round my connections in LinkedIn and came across a woman who I had not been in touch with for years, but had always rated. I was just in a different place to her.. turns out we’re now very much on the same page and I was stunned by her...
by caroburr | Jun 16, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Communication, Dads, Family Dynamics, Gender Differences, Men / Masculinity, Parenting, Relationship Tips, Understanding Yourself
So what is important for dads when it comes to Father’s Day? It’s easy for it to be reduced to gifts with few words – the classic cards and pressies on the usual masculine themes of sport, beer and gadgets. Refreshing the Parts Beer can’t...
by caroburr | Mar 10, 2015 | Coaching Tips, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Gender Differences, Mums, Relationship Tips, Understanding Relationships
What does ‘right’ look like? I imagine up there are many men trying to get it right for mother’s day, whether for their own mum or for their partner who’s a mum, where the children are too young to do it all themselves. So what does ‘right’ look...
by caroburr | Dec 10, 2013 | Coaching Tips, Family Events & Holidays, Understanding Yourself
I know Christmas is supposed to be a lovely, happy time of year, but I tend to get a bit bah humbug in the build up to it, as it just seems to add lots of extra things to do and stress when I am already busy enough. This year felt like no exception with the...
