I'll Take The Win ... a blog by Shelley Carppe

It's not sport, it's harder. It's parenting. The baby years, the toddler years, the primary school years, intermediate, high school. The teens. It's hard. 

Today, I'm taking the win.

Listening, Loving, and Loss ... A Blog By Shelley Carppe

Listening. It's important for so many reasons, not just in our relationships with our teens but with everyone in our lives.  It's not always easy to actively listen - life throws many distractions in our way and our "To Do" lists get longer and longer. Here's some reminders of why it's so important ...

The Ultimate Solution To Sibling Rivalry ... a blog by Shelley Carppe

Is sibling rivalry driving you to distraction? Are you looking for the ultimate solution - well look no further! Here is the answer - and if it's not one that works for you, read on for more ideas and strategies that will help not only your adolescents to navigate their own rivalries, but build skills to help with future relationships too.

Without A Shout! ... blog by Shelley Carppe

"My kids never seem to listen unless I'm shouting - and then they look at me like I'm crazy and ask me why I'm yelling!"

A mother told me this week that she's turned into a "Shouting Mum" - and hates herself for it.

I think most of us carry some guilt over this, - we don't wake up in the morning thinking ...