By: Rachel Doherty
Coping skills are those things we do to manage stress and anxiety. Sometimes they help us and sometimes they don’t. The trick is to find strategies that not only help you cope with a crisis, but carry you through it as well.
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Making the Most of a Midlife Crisis
By: Rachel Doherty
A midlife crisis sounds like a rite of passage, about the time we face the emptying nest and menopause. But there are points in life when circumstances force us to look deeper at what we do with our time, energy and money. And rather than having a crisis, it might be time to pivot.
How to Give Your Teens Advice They’ll Listen To
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Giving advice to teens can seem like an important role for parents. But if you want them to listen to you, you’ll need to find a clever way to share your thoughts that keeps them tuned in.
12 fundamentals every 12 year old needs to know
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
A 12 year old is just on the cusp of becoming a teenager which means parents have a few more months to make sure the fundamentals are in place to help them transition to adulthood and survive the roller coaster ride ahead.
When Are Kids Old Enough to Take Public Transport Alone
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Having your child use public transport for the first time without you is one of those moments that can creep up on a parent. To work out when the time is right, I’m sharing a simple parenting rule.
Me, Myself and I: The Self-Centred World of Teens
By: Rachel Doherty
Teenagers have a reputation for being selfish, but it’s better for parents to see this behaviour as self-centred instead.
14 Things to Squeeze into the Last Week of Holidays
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
It’s not long now until the kids go back to school! But there’s still time to squeeze in a few last minute activities to keep that holiday feeling going.
The 12th Day of Christmas: Celebrate Being Unique
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
To finish off the 12 days of Christmas, it’s time to celebrate what makes each of us unique. There’s no point wasting time comparing! Instead, embrace your differences.
The 11th Day of Christmas: Direct Your Energies Wisely
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
The Christmas story tells us of the wise men who followed the star. One gift we can give our family this Christmas is the opportunity to develop wisdom and self-control. That way they can grasp the good life with both hands!
The 10th Day of Christmas: The Gentle Approach to Life
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Gentle people make others feel appreciated. As we wander through the 12 days of Christmas, today is all about finding our gentle selves.