by Andrew Webb | Jul 24, 2019 | Children and Young People, couples, divorce, families, relationships, separation, the spark, Tips, young people
As a counselling and support charity, The Spark often works with couples trying to avoid parental separation. Sometimes, however, it is best for everyone involved that a relationship comes to an end. From time to time our counsellors are involved in helping couples... 
by Andrew Webb | May 13, 2019 | Children and Young People, managing challenging behaviour, parenting, the spark, Tips
Managing challenging behaviour is one of the biggest challenges any parent will face. From toddler tantrums to pre-teen arguments over clothes and mobile phones, no parent or carer ever gets a free pass. Maintaining safe boundaries for your child while instilling... 
by Andrew Webb | May 1, 2019 | Children and Young People, mental health, the spark, Tips, topical, young people
Starting secondary school is a big step for young people. The transition from primary school to high school can be a breeze for some, a challenge for others and somewhere in between for most pre-teens. As thoughts turn to Primary 7’s beginning the move to high school... 
