by caroburr | Mar 29, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence, Ex-boarders, Overcoming Adversity, Self Care, Understanding Yourself
This is a great video with recent ex-boarders sharing how Boarding School affected their sense of well-being and how they had to survive the experience. Watch the Video here: Boarding School Survivors Nick Duffell provides expert explanations and highlights the risk...
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 | Nov 8, 2013 | Ex-boarders, Family Dynamics, Parenting
“Is a 7 year old ready to leave home?” A strange question to ask, and if you are a parent I imagine your immediate thought was probably “no!” Boarding school – a privileged education? I believe its time to challenge the idea that...
by caroburr | Sep 24, 2013 | Ex-boarders, Understanding Yourself
Are you close to someone who was at boarding school as a child? A partner, sibling or parent? Do you know much about their time at school? Do you ever wonder about what impact the experience had and how it might affect their relationship with you? If you want to...
