Have you ever pointed out a fault in your child or partner and then realised it’s something that you are guilty of yourself? Well, if you have, you’re not alone, but it does mean you may be committing Big Mistake Number Six. Children are learning all...
How do you feel when you’re trying to get a point across and you don’t feel as though you’re being listened to? It’s frustrating isn’t it? It can make you feel as though your opinion doesn’t matter or you’re not important enough to be taken...
So tell me, when you imagine your family life one year from now what does it look like? Close your eyes and imagine it now. Did the image in your mind seem more like a pleasant dream or an awful nightmare? Only you know what...
If I had a £1 for every time I’ve heard parents say; “I treat all the kids the same, so I’ve no idea why he behaves like this!” I’d be a very rich woman. So if this is something you do and you want to...
In today’s world parents are very busy people and for some parents the only one to one time they spend with their child is when they’re driving them to an activity. You don’t need me to tell you this isn’t the kind of time that’s...
We’re all guilty of blaming other people at times when things go wrong but don’t be too harsh on yourself; it’s a normal human phenomenon. Unfortunately, blaming others is one of those human traits that set us on a path to nowhere. It keeps us...
Now often doing exactly what was done to us when we were growing up works just fine. Or does it? If your family is struggling right now this might be one of the Big Mistakes that you’re making. Or you may realise your parents made...