Monthly Archives: February 2012

I am confused about Valentine’s Day.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by nigel

I am the first to put up my hand and admit I can see what Valentine’s Day is supposed to be – but my confusion comes about because it doesn’t live up to it’s promise.

It is supposed to celebrate love but for many teenagers it isn’t a celebration at all. Of course if you are in a relationship then it is a great opportunity to spend money (don’t start me on the commercialisation and rip-offs that abound) to show your girlfriend/boyfriend how much you care. You could go out for a meal, or a walk, or buy flowers, or a Tiffany gift.

But what about those that aren’t in a relationship – for them the day is more about self-worth and self-esteem than it is about love. Of course it is a fun time to drop an anonymous card in the post, or in the letter box or in the locker at school – giving cards is part of the fun. But what if you don’t get any? That’s when our minds start to talk to ourselves and remind us of all Read More

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Back to School – 2

Posted on February 2, 2012 by nigel

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Well, how is it going? Have they begun to settle in? Of course if they come home and say everything is great then they are either young (don’t you just love the child’s acceptance and ability to look on the bright side) or they could not be telling you everything.

I suggest that this weekend you spring a surprise on them – give them a treat they weren’t expecting to celebrate the end of the first week (or part week) on the new school year. Get a Friday Night pizza delivered or go out for a weekend breakfast. Splurge.

Use the time to have a D+M (deep and meaningful chat) about school, the year ahead and how it’s all going to work out. Come at it from the frame of mind that you want to know how you can serve them to have the best year they could ever wish for. Talk through extra-curricular Read More

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