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Anxiety Comes in All Shapes and Sizes

by Cai Graham | Aug 27, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression, Change - Taking Action, Managing Emotions, Parenting Support

Unveiling the Presence of Anxiety in Family Dynamics Teens are often like puzzles, with their thoughts and emotions hidden beneath the surface. As parents, it’s crucial to understand that anxiety can take on many disguises, often going unnoticed. Today,...

Never-Ending Goodbyes : The Parent’s Journey

by Cai Graham | Aug 12, 2023 | Change - Taking Action, Communication, Parenting Support, School, Uni & Education

Parenthood is a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and countless precious moments. However, it is also a journey of constant change and letting go. As I write this – the first day of the new academic year is fast approaching. AQE practice papers are being...

Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone

by Cai Graham | Apr 27, 2020 | Change - Taking Action, Parenting Support

Every day, throughout lockdown – I offer a Daily Dose of parental guidance on my Facebook page : Cai Graham : The Teen Toolbox : In my bid to support you Mums and Dads through parenthood and adolescence, I go live on Facebook at 1pm (UK Time) . I shall endeavour...

Story Time : During Self Isolation

by Cai Graham | Apr 27, 2020 | Change - Taking Action, Communication, Health & Wellbeing, Teen Support

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I shall begin … Today is Monday 27th April 2020. Today is Tell a Story Day. Whilst we are still in social isolation, I know that I have a captive audience! Across the internet, we are seeing celebrities and every day folk...

The Importance of Finding Your People

by Cai Graham | Sep 23, 2019 | Change - Taking Action, Relationships

“When someone can be trusted to see who you are and want what’s best for you, no matter your official relationship, they are family.” Do you have people in you life like this? Do you have people – or even a person – that you trust enough to...

Asking for help doesn’t make us bad people.

by Cai Graham | Jul 25, 2019 | Announcements, Change - Taking Action, Parenting Support

For the first part of 2019 – I was really struggling – and it hurt. I know, I know – you might think it’s unwise for someone (who offers support and advice to others) to admit that they haven’t got it ALL together. But let me tell you something...