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Divorce – Thoughts to help parents part 2
What about the kids? What do I say?
What about the kids?
Distracted, unhappy people are usually distracted unhappy parents, so it can be difficult to help our...
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Divorce – Thoughts to help parents part 3
Everything Changes – Moving On
Coping
Following the breakup, you will need to begin to think about what life will be like for all of you from now on.
It’s...
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Lets Talk About Sex (and Relationships)
In this section:
Forget the big speech
Is there a right time?
What do I say?
Who and what can help?
Forget the big speech:
Try to bring it into normal...
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The McIntyre Family
Part 6 - "The Holiday"
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Eating Disorders
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Anorexia
Bulimia
Binge Eating Disorder
Anorexia and Bulimia: What to Look For
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are really common; 1 or 2 out of every 100...
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Family holidays - do they wind you down or wind you up?
Holidays are all about fun, leisure, pleasure and a break from usual routines. For most individuals, couples and families, holidays can be a time to re-connect with...
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Deciding what to change
The problem
Change happens – it’s a fact of life. When it happens spontaneously it can be confusing and disturbing as well as exciting. When we want things to change it can seem...
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Keeping the change going
The problem
So you’ve made a change to your family life and are wondering how you can keep it going. This can be the hardest part.
Hopefully, if the goal you set was the...
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Family Conflict (1 of 3)
Introduction
A family without conflict is a make-believe family, or a family set in stone. All humans are created out of an act of conflict, as a single victorious male sperm wins the race...
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Family conflict (2 of 3)
Understanding
Firstly, it’s worth remembering that there are at least two sides to every conflict, and that each side has its viewpoint and feelings. If either side’s...
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Parenting when separated/divorced
Divorce and children can be a recipe for a difficult situation. The break-up of a marriage or committed co-habiting partnership is always stressful, even in those rare...
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Family Secrets
All families have secrets of one kind or another. Letters, photos, objects locked hidden away at the back of a drawer, perhaps memories of past events, too painful, shameful, or precious to recount, or...
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Help from a Relate Counsellor
If you have a particular issue and would like to speak with a professional, please try our free online Live Chat service. A fully trained Counsellor will be able to chat with you about your...
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Video Library
Relate has produced a series of videos, which parents and families might find interesting and supportive.
The McIntyre Family Mini-Series
Meet the McIntyre family - Zoe and her son Richie, daughter...
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The McIntyre Family
Part 1 - "It's not the same"
Who do you relate to?
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The McIntyre Family
Part 2 - "You're not my Dad"
Who do you relate to?
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The McIntyre Family
Part 3 - "We're all worried about you"
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The McIntyre Family
Part 4 - "Runaway"
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The McIntyre Family
Part 1 - "It's not the same": Zoe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 2 - "You're not my Dad": Zoe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 3 - "We're all worried about you": Zoe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 4 - "Runaway": Zoe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 1 - "It's not the same": Chloe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 2 - "You're not my Dad": Chloe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 3 - "We're all worried about you": Chloe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 4 - "Runaway": Chloe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 1 - "It's not the same": Richie's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 2 - "You're not my Dad": Richie's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 3 - "We're all worried about you": Richie's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 4 - "Runaway": Richie's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 1 - "It's not the same": Steve's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 2 - "You're not my Dad": Steve's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 3 - "We're all worried about you": Steve's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 4 - "Runaway": Steve's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip"
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The McIntyre Family
Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip": Zoe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip": Chloe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip": Richie's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip": Steve's View
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Setting Boundaries for Teenagers
Teenagers need firm guidance from their parents. Many people will remember the battles to stay out for half an hour longer, or go somewhere that our parents thought was not appropriate....
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Helping Lloyds TSB staff & their families
through the recession
Relate exists to help people with their relationships. Couples, individuals, children, young people and whole families receive...
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Ideas to reduce family arguments
No matter how much you look forward to the family being together at holiday times and week-ends, it does increase the potential for tensions and arguments. After the usual Easter, Summer...
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Only 17 per cent of children trust dad for advice about bullying
New research out 14th March 2010 reveals that while most dads (61 per cent) feel comfortable giving advice to their children about bullying only one in...
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The McIntyre Family
Part 6 - "The Holiday": Zoe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 6 - "The Holiday": Chloe's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 6 - "The Holiday": Richie's View
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The McIntyre Family
Part 6 - "The Holiday": Steve's View
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RELATE SCOOPS UP CHARITY TIMES AWARDCharity Wins Best Use of Technology Award
Relate for Parents and Families has won the Charity Times award for Best use of Technology for its pioneering use of the...
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