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I’m worried that lockdown is making my daughter depressed

I’m worried that lockdown is making my daughter depressed

by David | May 18, 2020 | Covid-19, Depression, Emotional Wellbeing, Girls, Self esteem, Teenager

I’m worried about my 14-year-old girl who used to be really sociable before this whole lockdown, and loved being with her friends and is missing them terribly. She has completely closed herself off in her room and only comes out for meals. I wonder if she’s depressed?...
My daughter is really stressed about her Leaving Cert

My daughter is really stressed about her Leaving Cert

by David | Apr 2, 2020 | Exams, Girls, School, Teenager

My daughter is doing her Leaving Cert and is totally stressed about the fact that she is missing so much school. What can I do to help her calm down? There is a lot of uncertainty about how things will pan out in the next weeks and months regarding the response needed...
Our 18-year-old daughter is now demanding her boyfriend stay over

Our 18-year-old daughter is now demanding her boyfriend stay over

by David | Apr 2, 2020 | Communication, Girls, Relationships, Teenager

Our 18-year-old daughter has a boyfriend for 18 months now. Since she turned 18 she is demanding that she should be allowed have him in her bedroom (not overnight, just during the day). Until now we have had a rule that they could go into the spare sitting room but...
Should I let my eldest daughter know that I am dating?

Should I let my eldest daughter know that I am dating?

by David | Apr 2, 2020 | Communication, Girls, Primary, Relationships, Separation, Teenager

My husband and I are separated almost 2 years and the marriage was well over for about 4 years before it officially ended. We have 3 children aged 15, 10 and 7. The older two have both shown clear signs of stress and anxiety about the separation. I’m starting to...
How to talk to children about Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

How to talk to children about Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

by David | Mar 12, 2020 | Anxiety, Boys, Girls, Preschool, Preteen, Primary, Teenager, Toddler

It can be very hard to know what to say to children about Covid-19. Often this is because we ourselves may be confused or anxious about the spread of the virus and the likely risk that our family may face. So, before you even think about talking to your children about...
My 15-year-old is so ungrateful

My 15-year-old is so ungrateful

by David | Jan 23, 2020 | Communication, Conflict, Girls, Relationships, Teenager

My daughter who is 15 is just so ungrateful. We bent over backwards for her during the Christmas holidays, with lovely gifts, facilitating her meeting her friends and so on. She just doesn’t appreciate it. We never get anything back, not help around the house,...
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