No one is perfect, we all make mistakes, even in the world of parenting and families. Aiming for perfection is unrealistic and more importantly, our children don’t need us to be perfect. But what they will benefit from, is watching us role model resolving moments of disconnection or conflict. Unpleasant exchanges can happen every day,
As a psychologist with 20 years of experience, I have worked with families at different stages of the life cycle. Interestingly, I have come to realise that it doesn’t matter how young or old your child is, there are some parenting skills that are useful and should be used across the entire lifespan of parenting.
We are all in pursuit of happiness aren’t we? Whether we openly admit it or not. In the Western world we have become very good at putting our “happy face” on as we leave the house each morning. Furthermore, the topic of happiness is a complex one with many variables influencing it. From acquiring monetary
