Effective parenting

Talking to a friend or family member about concerns you have about their parenting (or indeed any relationship) is a fraught arena. People are happy to hear their friend’s ideas about external things – professionals to go to, new family activities, and extracurricular offerings, holiday destinations – BUT none of us like to hear input…

Respecting parent – child boundaries, whatever the stage of life Staying on the sidelines as a parent does not mean being detached but rather being connected without interfering. I’ve learned that the work to be a balanced parent continues well beyond the school years – indeed beyond leaving home.  My tendency, embedded in my family…