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Going home for the holidays does not have to be agony
How to avoid the drama and tension that surfaces when families reunite for the holidays
5 ways to support your anxious and ‘lost’ teen
Whether you are a parent, teacher, uncle, aunt or even just a neighbour to a teen, these tips can help you support them in their challenging years
Have you ever regretted becoming a parent?
Is your child giving you a difficult time? Try the ‘parent as coaches’ method
Consequences of labelling children + how to avoid it
Labels you thoughtlessly give to a child may stick with him and go on to shape his future
Seven things every parent must do to raise independent children
Being in a co-dependent relationship can have an adverse affect on us and we may end up teaching our children the same thing
How to instruct children in a way that they will listen
Many parents complain that their children follow instructions only after they are repeated several times. Let’s look at what we as parents could be doing wrong
Making it work when both partners are type A personalities
When both partners in a marriage are alpha personalities, you need to give your relationship extra care if you want it to last
A spiritual solution for dealing with anger in marriage
In spite of the best intentions of partners, anger prevails in marriages and close long-term relationships, almost as if by compulsion. Is there a way to cultivate an anger-free relationship?
Have you discovered the power of “yet”?
Psychologist Carol Dweck shows us how a simple change of approach in teaching kids can make a huge impact on their self-confidence and performance
Managing expectations of your super-achieving child
What can you do when your ambitious and driven child fails at something? A psychologist shows you how to deal with a mismatch between expectations and outcomes