The McIntyre Family

Part 6 - "The Holiday"

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Counsellor Comments

Significant events for Chloe have an impact on the whole family - Chloe is growing up and wants to do different things.

• Zoe has the guilt that many working mums feel when their daughter seeks help from a friend's mum. What do you think Zoe could have done to prevent this?
• Children often feel unimportant when Mum is in a new relationship, and their behaviour may show that - or it may be that Chloe really would prefer Tenerife to Ireland - what do you think? It is easy to read things into your child's behaviour when they are dealing with difficult events.
• This is a typical story - your child wants to go on holiday with a friend's family - what would you do? Family conference? Just say no? Just say yes - and be pleased your daughter has found a new friend?

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