Archive for June, 2010
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Coping with our disruptive teenagers
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Being a parent to teenagers can be a challenging, worrying and sometimes distressing time. While teenagers are pushing against the system in their search for independence, parents can feel rejected, criticised and confused. The home may become a battleground with constant power wrangles and high emotion, but this is just a pale reflection of what’s [...]
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Coping with a New Baby
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Making the change from being a couple to being parents isn’t always easy. It can be difficult to find time for yourselves, your sex life can change, you have to juggle the commitments of work and family and find a way of agreeing on how to bring up the children. This information aims to help [...]
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I can’t seem to stop arguing with my partner. What can we do ?
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Although they can be painful and unpleasant arguments are common in all kinds of relationships. But disagreements don’t have to end in hostile silence or a screaming match. Learning ways of handling discussions on emotive topics and looking out for the patterns and triggers in your arguments can really help you improve the situation. Find [...]
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Stress Proof Your Summer Holidays
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Relate Plymouth experiences a significant increase in calls in September as couples and families return from their summer holidays in need of help. The promise of sun, sand and sea can turn into a stressful experience for couples with huge expectations for their two weeks together, whilst families may be unable to please everyone in their [...]