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Divorce - Thoughts to help parents part 2: What about the kids?
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... View full article

Divorce-Thoughts to help parents part 3: Moving On
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... View full article

Support Library
Parenting Support When most people think of a "parent" they have visions of young and very young children being parented. Relate know that the joys and struggles of parenting last throughout life and ebb and flow... View full article

About us
About Relate for Parents When most people think of a "parent" they have visions of young and very young children being parented. Relate know that the joys and struggles of parenting last throughout life and ebb and flow... View full article

Maintaining contact
Maintaining Contact In this section: What is contact? What's it for? Does contact matter? The right level of contact? Should the children have a say? Formal or Informal? All day in McDonalds? Special... View full article

Problem Behaviour
Problem Behaviour In this section: Why is this happening? Trouble at school Trouble with drugs Why is this happening? When parents separate, it is easy to blame everything that happens in your... View full article

Stress
Stress In this section: Things that cause stress are called stressors Signs of Stress Here are some ideas about managing stress that you might want to talk about with your teenager - they might even help you to... View full article

Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders In this section: 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... View full article

A Good Enough parent
A "Good Enough" Parent In this section: What is a good dad or a good mum? Making Connections What is a good dad or a good mum? That's a really tough question.Maybe all you or anybody else can really expect... View full article

Boost self worth
Boost your children's self esteem – for parents with children of all ages In this section: • What is self esteem or self worth? • Start with yourself! • Building the foundations of... View full article

Quotes and jokes
Parenting Extras: Quotes and Jokes (A few thoughts on...) In this section: Relationships Parenting Children Teenagers If you sometimes think that being a parent can be pretty tough then you're... View full article

Teenage - Fun activities to do together
Teenagers - Fun activities to do together In this section: What were you like as a teenager? What is your teenager like? Teenage pressures Family Tree Family Sheild Mapping the Problem We have put... View full article

Facts and figures
Parenting Extras: Facts and Figures Each year in the UK between 150,000 and 200,000 parental couples separate (Parental Separation: Children's needs and Parents' Responsibilities UK Government report,... View full article

Family Holidays
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... View full article

Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Relate is committed to protecting users personal information when using Relate services. Relate is committed to safeguarding personal information. Whenever a user provides such information, Relate is... View full article

Change - big bang or small steps
Change - big bang or small steps The problem Once you’ve decided what you want to change, the challenge is how to go about it. Many people believe that to solve a problem you need to understand why it has... View full article

We need to talk!
We need to talk! What does this mean to you? Is it just an invitation to have a conversation – something you’ll make sure you have time for? Or does your heart sink? Humans have a unique way of... View full article

Arguments - Not in front of the children?
Arguments - Not in Front of the Children? How to Argue, Survive and Thrive. Arguments and disagreements are a fact of life for almost everybody. It would be surprising if we could get through life without once feeling... View full article

Family Conflict - Understanding
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... View full article

SMS Text Service
Free SMS Text Service: Text a trained Relate consultant for free with a question about your family relationships, and receive texts back with support, advice, and information - whenever you need it. Text: 80800 and... View full article

Parenting when separated/divorced
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... View full article

Parenting when separated/divorced - custody and access
Parenting when Separated or Divorced - Custody and Access In an ideal, post-separation world, the parents would each live close by, so that the kids have easy access to both parents, and that the parents can retain a... View full article

Family Secrets
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... View full article

Video Library
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... View full article

The McIntyre Family: Part 1 - Steve
The McIntyre Family Part 1 - "It's not the same": Steve's View Who do you relate to? Click here to watch Part 1 - "It's not the same" Click here for Zoe's view Click here for Chloe's view Click... View full article

The McIntyre Family: Part 2 - Steve
The McIntyre Family Part 2 - "You're not my Dad": Steve's View Who do you relate to? Click here to watch Part 2 - "You're not my Dad" Click here for Zoe's view Click here for Chloe's... View full article

The McIntyre Family: Part 4 - Steve
The McIntyre Family Part 4 - "Runaway": Steve's View Who do you relate to? Click here to watch Part 4 - "Runaway" Click here for Zoe's view Click here for Chloe's view Click here for Richie's... View full article

Grandparenting and step grandparenting
Grandparenting (and Step-Grandparenting) We collected a few quotations about grandparents…. A grandmother is a babysitter who watches the kids instead of the television Just when a woman thinks... View full article

The McIntyre Family: Part 5 - Chloe
The McIntyre Family Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip": Chloe's View Who do you relate to? Click here to watch Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip" Click here for Zoe's view Click here for Chloe's... View full article

The McIntyre Family: Part 5 - Steve
The McIntyre Family Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip": Steve's View Who do you relate to? Click here to watch Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip" Click here for Zoe's view Click here for Chloe's... View full article

Setting Boundaries for Teenagers
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.... View full article

Ideas to reduce family arguments
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... View full article

Parenting grown up children - a Dad's story
Parenting Grown Up Children – A Dad’s Story I am Sam. I’m coming up to retirement. Fiona and I are worried about our eldest son, Matthew. He’s married to a lovely girl, Rosie; they had their... View full article

Children don't trust dad for advice about bullying
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... View full article

The McIntyre Family: Part 6 - Steve
The McIntyre Family Part 6 - "The Holiday": Steve's View Who do you relate to? Click here to watch Part 6 - "The Holiday" Click here for Zoe's view Click here for Chloe's view Click here... View full article

Parenting grown up children - a mum's story
Parenting Grown Up Children – A Mum’s Story I am Fiona, I am 60, married to Sam. We have two grownup children, Mark, who lives with his male partner and Matthew who is married to Rosie, they have two... View full article

Back to School - Tips for getting organised
Back to School - Tips for getting organised One minute it’s 2 weeks to go before the children go back to school Next minute – it’s tomorrow Time to get organised however late you have started to... View full article

Relate's guide to beating the back to school blues
Relate's guide to beating the ‘back to school blues’ Relate for parents is here to offer advice to help parents of the estimated 11 million students preparing to start a new school year this September.... View full article

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I am Tracey - Step Families
I am Tracey I'm Tracey, 37, divorced two years, bringing up two girls, 12 and 9. My Problem I’ve met a man who seems very nice. He’s 40, never...
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I am Nabil - Children/Discipline
I am Nabil I am 36 married to Shashi who is 31. We have 3 children, 10, 8, and 2. My Problem My wife and I argue a lot about how we discipline the...
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I am Leanne - Step Families
I am Leanne I’m 33, divorced six years, with two daughters, 9 and 7. My Problem Richard (my new partner) has lived with us for nearly a year....
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Bringing Up Charlie Blog
http://www.bringingupcharlie.co.uk/A dad's eye view of bringing up children ... Tim Atkinson is a stay-at-home dad and former schoolteacher. But don't hold...
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Children's Legal Centre
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com Information & Advice for children/parents/carers/professionals on all issues of law & policy affecting...
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Netmums
http://www.netmums.com Practical Help & Emotional Support on parenting issues online Relate for Parents & Families is not responsible for content...
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Relate
Relate is a charity that offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and...
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Child Maintenance Options
Child Maintenance Options Child Maintenance Options provides impartial information and support to help both parents make an informed choice about child...
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Advicenow
Advicenow is an independent, not-for-profit website providing accurate, up-to-date information on rights and legal issues. Their information service...
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Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse campaigning for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people whose lives are affected by...
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Anorexia and Bulimia Care
Anorexia and Bulimia Care believes that there is an answer to anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive eating and all kinds of eating distress. They...
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beat
beat is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. beat is the working name of the Eating Disorders Association, and we continue...
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Babyshock ! - Your relationship survival guide
Babyshock! is for any parents who have forgotten what it's like to be a couple because their children... View details

Help your Children Cope with Your Divorce - How to lessen the pain of divorce for your children (Relate Guide)
Children of all ages can be devastated by the news that their parents' relationship has broken down.... View details

Step Families - Living successfully with other people's children (Relate guide)
According to statistics, one in three people in the UK today is likely to be involved in a... View details

Help Your Children Cope with Your Divorce: A "Relate" Guide
Children of all ages can be devastated by the news that their parents' relationship has broken down.... View details

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From Partners to Parents
A new baby has a huge impact on a couple's relationship. This course helps you to understand the responsibilities and expectations of being new parents and develop skills to keep your relationship alive. This is valuable... View

Parents Apart
Divorce or separation doesn’t just affect the adults in a relationship – it can affect the way children view relationships for life. If you’re concerned about how your children will cope with the... View

Parent Mentoring
The course teaches how to develop skills in mentoring within a community, with a particular emphasis on befriending, building rapport, listening and giving feedback. It is a very practical course which will equip parents... View

Riding the Storm: for parents of teenagers
Watching your children grow up is rewarding but as they develop opinions and test out their independence it can be a challenge for any parent. This workshop looks at how to open up communication, improve your relationship... View

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