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How to Talk to Kids About Separation
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13 March 2024
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Dealing with Domestic Violence During the Coronavirus
For many, self-isolation is an inconvenience. But for survivors of domestic abuse, it’s a nightmare. Domestic and family violence rates have risen around the world since the coronavirus lockdown. Social...
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Couples in Quarantine: Communication Advice from a Relationship and Family Counsellor
The coronavirus outbreak has raised some unique challenges for couples self-isolating together. Being confined within four walls is a recipe for cabin fever. Add to that the stress and uncertainty...
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10 Ways to Make the Most of Self-Isolation
We all have stuff we’ve been putting off. Stuff we’ll “get around to”. Stuff we’ve been waiting to do on a free weekend. Well, thanks to these intermittent lockdowns, we’ve...
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10 Ways to Stay Connected During the Coronavirus
Missing your mates? With lockdowns put in place without much warning, we can’t catch up with friends and family as we normally would. But social distancing doesn’t have to keep you...
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10 Date Night Ideas for Couples in Self-Isolation
Has social distancing put a dampener on your love life? As bars and restaurants close and self-isolation becomes the norm, our ‘dinner and a movie’ date nights will have to...
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How to Have a Difficult Conversation
Difficult conversations are a part of life, but that doesn’t mean we like having them. Bringing up a topic that could cause conflict is scary, especially when we’re talking to...
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Will
They say there are two things guaranteed in life: death and taxes. Ironically enough, death and money are two of the most taboo topics in many cultures. This may be...
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What to do When You’re Jealous of Your Friend
Does your friend’s good news fill you with envy instead of happiness? Jealousy is a normal emotion that can help us learn more about what’s important to us and what...
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How to Date Multiple People
Dating multiple people at once is a normal part of being single and a great way to increase your pool of potential partners. Thanks to dating websites and apps, it’s...
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Where Does Domestic Violence Start?
What do you picture when you think of domestic violence? Maybe you imagine some swearing that leads to yelling that leads to shoving and ends in hitting? There are many...
