The Koemba Forum

Teenage Freedom?

‘How do I give my twelve year old freedom but also keep an eye on her without her thinking that I don’t trust her?’
Parent Coach Val Mullally replies:
I think if I had the conclusive answer on that one I’d have the mega-million book sales. But what I do know is that I would have done differently if I’d known when my kids were in their teens what I know now.
Here’s some key insights to meeting her needs and yours.

Last edited January 17th 2012

Hard to Forgive at Christmas

How to move past unforgiveness – practical tips from Santa about choosing to be peace-makers during the festive season ‘ Santa shares his thoughts on what to do when you can’t forgive your ex – or other people in your iife.

Last edited December 07th 2018

A Happy Christmas is destroyed when families (or ex’s) don’t get along, when tensions rise and family conflict threatens to erupt. Today Santa shares some helpful tips for a peace-full Christmas.

Last edited December 07th 2018

Christmas is for Giving

Christmas Is For Giving – helping children develop compassion for others.
Day 7 of Santa’s Letters to Parents: what do grandparents know about how to have a happy Christmas? #LettersToSanta #parenting #Christmas

Last edited December 07th 2018

Whoops – where’s Santa? On Day 5 Mrs Claus answers PercyPostElf’s letter about grown ups who seem to be trapped in shopping, shopping, shopping this Christmas.

Last edited December 10th 2016

How to have a Happy Christmas, despite freezing financial conditions or the risk of family conflict. In this final Christmas letter Santa, Mrs Claus and PercyPostElf share a few words to encourage every parent during the festive season.

Last edited December 07th 2018

When children are disappointed or envious at Christmas or have an attitude of entitlement – here is help on how to encourage an attitude of gratitude. Day 10 – Santa talks about what’s really needed for happiness.

Last edited December 07th 2018

In Santa’s eighth letter he shares his thoughts for Parents about what helps when sad or bad things happen at Christmas. Help children deal with upsets, change or loss.

Last edited December 07th 2018

No Money this Christmas

What to do when there is no money for presents at Christmas. Santa’s a bit late out of bed this morning. Here’s his sixth letter to Parents who may be feeling worried, frustrated or despondent this Christmas. Here’s a gift idea with a difference!

Last edited December 07th 2018

Christmas Surprises

Welcome to day four of twelve days of Christmas:
Letters from Santa and his North Pole team re How to Have a Happy Christmas Despite Freezing Financial Conditions.

Last edited December 10th 2016

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