Parenting IssuesParenting Issues are any difficulties or concerns that parents face in raising their children. These include decisions about childcare, schooling, discipline, household chores, daily routines, finances, work-family balance, and so on. Parents may also need to resolve conflicts between siblings, between themselves and a child, or between themselves and another parent. For example, dealingContinue reading “Parenting Issues”
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Separation and Divorce
A separation isn’t the same as a divorce. Separation means that you are living apart from your spouse, but you’re still legally married until you get a judgment of divorce from a court (even if you already have a judgment of separation). However, generally a separation does affect the financial responsibilities between you and yourContinue reading “Separation and Divorce”
Family life
Family life can be a place of refuge and security but for some it is a source of pain and disappointment. Our families absorb many of the stresses and strains from the outside world – and the pressures can boil over. Sometimes a personal problem, particularly in a young person, can overwhelm a family andContinue reading “Family life”
Abuse in a family
Abuse in a family can either be Physical, emotional, psychological or sexual. Abuse is when an adult, typically a parent or caregiver, uses violence to control and/or harm a family member. Neglect is another form of abuse. Neglect is when parents or caregivers who have a responsibility to care for a young person don’t meetContinue reading “Abuse in a family”