Heading away for a holiday or trip, and leaving your children with friends or family? Sounds exciting! But it’s good to be aware there may be long-term outcomes, even with your very best intentions. This blog explains some of the strategies you can use to ensure your children manage the separation with as few adverse effects […]
Rarely do we, as children, consider the protective, all-encompassing love our parents have for us. But one day I saw it happen as my cousin’s sudden death began some unusual activity at our house Do you sometimes feel you love your children so much your heart could burst? That nothing will come between you and […]
Heading away for a week or so and leaving the children? Sounds delicious! But beware – leaving children behind can sometimes come with a high cost, even with your best intentions. Baby Sara (not her real name) was sad. Not even one year old, she could not be consoled. For several days, it was a […]
Sometimes, it helps to remember that no one, young or old, likes change. You are not alone if you feel overwhelmed. The thing is, you CAN beat the transition blues, and its demoralizing affect on you. Listen to Jenny Baxter tell this story on Hobart’s ultra106five using the audio player, above. This story begins when I was just 7 […]