HOW TO: Make stepfamilies work
Posted May 15th 2012
Becoming part of a step-family is not something most children would choose, and tensions can arise. But with good communication, new families can succeed. By Suzie Hayman
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How to manage a toxic mother
Posted May 2nd 2012
She says she loves you. You know she needs you. Yet you are on high alert in her company, waiting for the next outburst or put-down. The time you spend with her leaves you feeling apologetic, unworthy, unlovable or timid – and these beliefs pervade every area of your life. The effects of a difficult [...]
I don’t want to let my teenage daughter go
Posted April 30th 2012, by Lucy Beresford
My daughter is 18 and is planning to go to university in October. I’m very proud of her but I’m already feeling anxious as, when she goes, I will be constantly worried about whether she’s safe and if she’ll be able to cope without me to look after her. I have always been fiercely protective [...]
How can I stay friends with my son’s ex-wife?
Posted April 23rd 2012, by Lucy Beresford
My son and his wife have just announced that they are separating, and I am devastated. My daughter-in-law has a seven-year-old son from a previous relationship, and we love him as much as if he were our own grandchild – but with their divorce, I don’t know if we will see him any more. I [...]
Dilemma: Can I cope with another child?
Posted April 2nd 2012, by Lucy Beresford
After my daughter was born, I had severe post-natal depression and, although I am now fully recovered, I find it very difficult to think about the first few months of her life. My daughter is now two. My husband and I always talked about having more children, but I am so scared I won’t be [...]
How can I stand up to my in-laws?
Posted March 26th 2012, by Lucy Beresford
Since my partner lost his job, our household finances have been very tight. My parents-in-law gave us quite a large sum of money so that we could get out of debt, but I feel as if they’ve used this as an opportunity to criticise me (we’ve never had a warm relationship). They’ve started to make [...]
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