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  • Parents’ Guide to Exam Results Stress

    Parents’ Guide to Exam Results Stress

    The wait for Scottish high school exam results is likely to be almost as stressful for parents as it is for their children. In the second part of our exam results blog, we offer our advice for parents about coping with exam results stress. Looking for advice for young people receiving exam results? Read our…

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  • Exam Results – A Young Persons’ Guide

    Exam Results – A Young Persons’ Guide

    Thousands of young adults across Scotland are about to receive their high school exam results. Naturally, it is a time that often brings with it stress, anxiety and other negative emotions for youngsters and their parents. In the first of a two-part blog, we offer our advice and top tips for young adults about to…

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  • Top 5 Free Things to do with Kids

    Top 5 Free Things to do with Kids

    The summer school holidays are looming on the horizon and parents up and down the country are seeking answers to the big question: how do we keep the kids occupied today? Taking them to the cinema or ten-pin bowling every other day will break the bank and the eccentric Scottish weather means outdoor activities are…

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  • Depression and Relationships

    Depression and Relationships

    Depression and relationships: Mental Health Awareness Week The second of our articles for Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on the challenges faced by partners, carers and family in helping a loved one through depression. It includes advice for those helping a loved one to better understand depression and relationships. Thus enabling them to help their…

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  • 5 Ways to Good Mental Health

    5 Ways to Good Mental Health

    According to figures from the Office for National Statistics in 2015, nearly 10 million adults in the UK are diagnosed with a mental illness each year. That equates to nearly 1 in 4 people, with anxiety and depression making up the majority of cases. The impact of poor mental health Mental illness can be debilitating…

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  • Top 10 Communication Tips

    Top 10 Communication Tips

    We’re here to provide you with a curated collection of tips and techniques that will help you rediscover the passion, intimacy, and joy that initially brought you together.

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  • Tips to Rekindle the Spark

    Tips to Rekindle the Spark

    We’re here to provide you with a curated collection of tips and techniques that will help you rediscover the passion, intimacy, and joy that initially brought you together.

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  • Relationship Tips for Stepfamilies

    Relationship Tips for Stepfamilies

    Building a harmonious home where everyone feels loved, supported, and understood can be a complex undertaking, but with the right tools and guidance, it is indeed possible. On this page, we offer some practical suggestions and insightful advice to help you foster healthy relationships, enhance communication, and create a positive environment for your stepfamily. Whether…

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  • Tips for Parenting Teenagers

    Tips for Parenting Teenagers

    Watching your child grow into a young adult is a massively rewarding experience. It is also a very challenging one and at times it can feel overwhelming. Learning how to build a positive relationship with your teenager represents an important step toward meeting that challenge. By actively developing a positive relationship with your teenager you…

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