Contrast to the image above…… Imagine the image of a teenager who was trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building as the bomb blast hit. After being rescued, the teenager dropped to his knees and exclaimed, “Thank God I’m alive!” How uplifting and refreshing will it be to develop a daily habit of consistently appreciating every little thing around…
An Attitude That Hinders Progress. In both personal and professional contexts, the attitude of “I won’t move if you don’t move” can be detrimental to individual growth, relationship dynamics, and overall progress. This mindset reflects a stubborn insistence on waiting for others to take the first step, leading to stagnation and missed opportunities. Whether in interpersonal relationships, workplace environments, or…
Every relationship is bound to go through some form of crisis or another at some point. You are either going through one right now, or recovering from one, or about to go into one without your knowledge. This could be a crisis with yourself, your spouse, your business, your friend, your children or even one of your gadgets. i.e. from…
‘What does black history month mean to you……..’? I overheard my son asking his friends on his social media platform, and then a few colourful words came from the speakers, too colourful to repeat for me. My African fatherhood kicked in. I became curious, not about the interesting topic they were talking about, but to know who these young people…
Parenting can be one of life’s most rewarding and challenging experiences. When faced with the heartbreaking reality of parental alienation, or the pain of negative experiences of a child triangulated in parental conflict, resulting in your child refusing to want to be with you, talk to you, or even see you, it is essential to remember that while you may…
In shadows cast by stress’s might, Parental conflict takes its flight. In hearts once warm, now tempers flare, And children’s innocence left bare. Through tears, they see their world divide, As strife and tension coincide. Their tender souls, like fragile glass, Bearing scars from conflict’s mass. Yet hope can mend these wounded hearts, With love and patience, brand-new starts. For…
In the hustle and bustle of our daily grind, Stress tiptoes in, uninvited, unwinding the mind. A weight upon our shoulders, heavy and severe, It lurks in shadows, whispering words of fear. In the chaos it creates, our productivity wanes, Clouding our thoughts, disrupting our reins. A fog of worries, a storm of dismay, Stress taints our colours, turns skies…
Once upon a time, in a peaceful suburban neighbourhood in Kent, lived a family with two young children, Emma and Lucas. Their parents, Sarah and David, loved them dearly and always strived to provide a nurturing environment. However, beneath the surface, a storm was quietly brewing – the storm of parental conflict. Sarah and David were both strong-willed individuals, each…
I overheard one of my fantastic Social Care Practitioner expressing her challenges as a parent in the office and I feel obliged to share my views on PARENTING with the wider community in my organisation. In most cases, Professionals are parents, and parents are professionals. Combining the roles can be challenging but equally rewarding. Enjoying the journey along the way…