teenagers have lots to deal with as they move from being a child to an adult, dealing with hormones, relationships and becoming a grown up
Dealing with troubled teenagers can be a tough challenge for any family. Teens can be very stubborn, and sometimes it may seem like they purposely do the opposite of what parents want. Each teen is a little different and they all have their own personal problems, but there are a few simple guidelines that can … Read more
Getting your first job is a timeless rite of passage for teens. It can exciting and intimidating. As their parents, you want to be sure that they are ready for the challenges that face them in the professional world. Buying them a couple of work outfits and helping them write a resume is a great … Read more
This week sees the beginning of GCSE mock exams, Neva has an English language and Maths Paper today with lots more scheduled over the next two weeks, before preparing for the actual exams in May/June of this year, this is now the third one of our children to go through the process, but it does … Read more
Jump in to spring cleaning this year and get things organised in your teenagers room and get it looking the way you and they would like it to look all the time. Spring cleaning is often something that is done during the warmer months of the year however it can be done during the winter … Read more
Sending your child off to college is a crazy, chaotic, stressful, and entirely wonderful thing to do. You know they’re going away to get their education and learn how to thrive in the world, and yet you can’t help feeling a certain sense of loss—your baby won’t be around anymore. To a parent, the whole … Read more
Back in the summer you may remember I asked you if your teen would be signing up to the National Citizen Service, a programme that brings together young people from different backgrounds for a unique shared experience, it was established to help build a ore cohesive, mobile and engaged society. Well, its not just for … Read more
Ah, adolescence. If you were to summarise this period of your life in one word, it would probably be embarrassment. It’s the time when the body changes and there is nothing that you can do or say to stop it – let alone try to control it. More importantly, it’s also the time when your … Read more
When I was growing up I can remember having an entire jam jar filled with pin badges, everytime I went out on a trip somewhere I would buy a little badge, and it seems my children all share the same love, both Neva and Xene have their jackets filled with different badges and they are … Read more
As we enter the last full term before the long summer holidays, Xene will be finishing her first year of university in mid May and Lochlan would have been due to finish college about the same time, however he has been accepted onto a level 4 course and they have decided to begin the course … Read more