Family, Parenting and Relationships
Make Your Goals a Habit
September 10, 2021 | IceniWhen we’re starting out, it’s tempting to treat goal-setting as an all or nothing mindset, where aiming to excel, establish a great reputation and be recognised as successful are the daily focuses of our lives.
Over time we … Read More
Are You Managing Well on Less?
August 28, 2021 | IceniDuring these past few months many of us have had to manage on less income, some on substantially less.
Yet whilst we may have been earning less we may have also found that we’re spending less due to … Read More
How Fair Is Your Life?
August 20, 2021 | IceniI’m guessing we’ve all had some experience of that friend who always orders the most expensive item on the menu, who’s never in time to pay for anyone’s coffee or who disappears to the bathroom when it’s their round.
When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan
August 5, 2021 | IceniBad news and setbacks can catch us all out from time to time, creeping up on us unexpectedly, sometimes with little or no warning.
We may react angrily at first, looking for someone to blame, or shed tears and feel … Read More
How To Travel with Your Baby on Public Transport
July 29, 2021 | IceniAs a new parent, navigating public transport with your baby can seem like an impossible task.
Whether you are visiting relatives or just catching up with a friend or loved one, there are a number of steps you … Read More
Is Any Attention Better Than None?
July 19, 2021 | IceniFor many of us it’s important to be noticed, recognised and appreciated, but for some people, attention is their life-blood. It’s what motivates all their actions.
And if they don’t get positive attention, like smiles, words of praise and compliments, … Read More
Help Me to Understand You Better
June 15, 2021 | IceniIsn’t it interesting how, when we’re in a long-standing relationship, we expect, and even assume that our partner will know our likes and dislikes, how we think about certain things.
We can become disappointed, even angry, if they slip up, … Read More
Father’s Day Gift Ideas (For Your Ex)
May 30, 2021 | IceniFather’s Day is rapidly approaching, and for some, whether estranged or not, the panic will be starting to set in.
If you’re planning some sort of gift for your ex, on your children’s behalf, this can be even … Read More
Family Life Beating You Down? How You Can Inject Life Back Into The Household
May 30, 2021 | IceniFamily life has been a little relentless these last twelve months plus. Understandably, things may have taken their toll, but you can still inject life back into your household.
Lockdowns meant that we had no choice but to … Read More
How have relationships changed over the years?
May 27, 2021 | IceniAccording to the ONS statistics, divorces among heterosexual couples rose by 18.4% in the past year, with almost 50% marriages ending in divorce.
Not only that, but the divorce rate is also increasing. Statistics by Europa suggest that since 1964, marriages have almost halved, yet divorces have almost doubled.