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 | May 2, 2017 | Communication, Dads, Emotional Intelligence, Family Dynamics, Family Events & Holidays, Men / Masculinity, Overcoming Adversity, Parenting, Self Care
Once upon a time a Prince and a footballer battled the big taboo… The Prince’s Part The Heads Together campaign is doing so much to challenge the stigma and taboos around mental health, however a few weeks ago when Prince Harry was honest about his own...
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 | Mar 17, 2017 | Family Dynamics, Mums, Parenting, Twins & Multiples, Women / Femininity
I want to share a simple message this mother’s day: Let go of perfection, self-criticism and guilt – Instead embrace being a ‘good enough’ mother. As mother’s we typically have an ideal mother in our minds that we want to be. Yet this is an ideal we create...
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...
