Teenagers
Talking with your teenager when answers are short
You ask how the day went. The answer is “Fine”. You try another question and get a shrug. It can be difficult to know whether…
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Adele Hart
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School years
School mornings: make one thing easier tomorrow
If the school morning regularly ends with a search for shoes and everyone feeling rushed, you do not have to redesign the whole day. Start…
Toddlers and early years
Toddler play without the pressure to buy more
You do not need a new activity box every week to spend time playing with your toddler. A familiar book, a song or something they…
Babies
New baby, extra hands: asking for help that actually helps
When someone says “Let me know if you need anything”, it can be hard to know what to say. You might want company, a meal…