Gaol Riots Inevitable With next weeks ban on cigarettes in all NSW gaols being on the banned list, are gaol riots inevitable and what can we expect to happen? Guards, correction services staff and inmates are all concerned as to what this new rule will lead to. What confuses me is the reason they are banning cigarettes from the entire facility. Of course we must protect staff and not have [...]
Why Teen Friendships Don't Last ? A new study has indicated that the chance of your child's teen friendships lasting through high school is pretty slim. It shows why teen friendships don't last. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University decided to investigate why teen relationships tend to be short-lived. The strongest predictors of friendship dissolution were differences in sex, differences in the degree to which children were liked by other children, differences [...]
Children's Use of Social Media Posts and online activities of the young often reflect attitudes and errors of judgment that are immature. Yet, these leave a public record that may prove difficult to escape. So what do we do about children's use of social media? Similarly, children often don't understand how their actions and information may be recorded and shared online, and so willingly tick boxes giving permission to do so. [...]
Is Relationship Intelligence Important? Do we need a person who has a similar degree of intelligence as we have? Should we seek a partner who can speak and discuss a range of topics, not just sport or politics, fashion or kids, we both need to interested and be able to discuss a range of different things. So is Relationship Intelligence Important? Yes, but intelligence is not book smart; intelligence in a relationship is [...]
How to Stop Shopping Tantrums A recent UK survey found that one in six parents cave to their child's demands when out shopping. How then do we stop shopping tantrums our children display? The survey showed that of those that give in, four out of five give snacks that go against what they would normally consider healthy. Three quarters brought a beauty or toiletry product, and seven out of 10 purchased [...]
Are we causing ourselves Hurry Sickness due to our chosen lifestyle? In a recent article I was asked to comment on it raised some interesting points. Are we making ourselves sick with all the pressures of life we place upon ourselves and family? HOW DID WE GET SO BUSY? Modern day lifestyles, a plethora of out- of-home activities and a need to cram even more daily is becoming increasingly common in modern [...]
I have so many people come into Counselling also wanting Hypnotherapy to enable them to drop their guard after a failed relationship. They believe they are preventing themselves allowing another person to become close to them. Their friends have told them to drop their guard to allow others to enter into their personal world so they can start another relationship. I suggest they keep their guard up regardless of their [...]
Staying in Love Can Be Easy...if you understand how When we meet someone, we see all his or her good, incredible and beautiful parts. When we are dating we all ensure we put our best foot forward, mind our behaviour and language, be courteous, respectful, friendly, mindful, appreciate and guarantee they see the best parts of us. When we get to know this person and fall in love with them [...]
There is a variety of different expert advice on when a parent should introduce a new partner to their children. Step families are the fastest growing type of family we have. While there is some experts who state that if you're widowed, divorced, or a single mum, you should not remarry or take on a serious relationship with anyone until your child is 18. But is that ridiculous. Other experts [...]
In a recent article I wrote in Wedding Know How magazine I explain what we experience after 'Me' becomes a 'We' after marriage. Planning a marriage and future together is exciting. Getting to know all in-law family on a deeper level is extraordinary and taking steps towards those impending decisions can be sensational. This is one of the most exciting times of your life, creating your brand new family. Even [...]
Parents should stop smacking children and learn better ways to deal with behaviours. There is always much debate how we can work at stop smacking children. While I never believe that smacking a child teaches them better behaviour I question the reason so many parents continue to do this to their beautiful little child. Children are only learning how to be a person in this life and this is created by guidance and [...]
Is staying in touch with your ex is alright? The issue some partners have is remaining in touch with an old flame or previous partner. Many people remain in touch with their ex as you shared so much with this person and you may have many common friends. While this is fine, it may not be for your current partner and sometimes this issue isn't raised for quite some time after [...]
