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6 November 2008
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Dear Friend None of us can avoid the odd negative thought that pops into our minds from time to time, but I’ve discovered that what I do with that thought makes a big difference to my stress levels. David Oliver’s article ‘3 words to help you feel less stressed’ focuses on where the battle against the ill effects of stress is so often won or lost – the mind. Do take a couple of minutes to read it. Enjoy this issue of E-family! PS David is a great communicator and is presenting The Stress Survival Guide in Bletchley, Leicester and Bracknell the week after next – you can find out more and book your places here. |
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Article
There are three words I say to myself when I start to feel stressed. Let me tell you what they are...
Catch – Challenge – Change
Our stress-triggers usually come from outside and make us think certain things, feel certain things and do certain things. The key is to catch, to challenge and to change that first thought...
News
Care for the Family’s new parenting course, Quidz In - raising financially confident kids, was launched at a reception in the House of Lords in October.
Quidz In is designed for parents with children aged 8 upwards, so they can teach their children about managing money wisely from a young age...
Giving
Soon it will be Christmas. For many it will be a time of joy, but for others the season will be filled with both sadness and fear. In our latest update, there’s a message of Christmas hope and, as you read my letter, you’ll discover how together we can bring hope to where it’s needed the most.
Article
Dianne and I have been married for 37 years, and yet I can still remember those early years together as if it were yesterday. As well as the romance and the fun, the first few years of marriage are not without their challenges – getting used to someone else’s way of living can take a bit of getting used to.
A couple will often have differing expectations of what married life will be like. You somehow believe that the early years will be so romantic – perfect even – but for every couple reality soon kicks in; the mundane chores still have to be done, and you may discover you have very different ways of doing things.
Here’s an article on Care for the Family’s Looking at Life website for 20s and 30s on working through the early years of marriage to build a relationship that lasts.
Survey
Thank you once again to everyone who responded to the survey we ran about E-family back in June. We were asked some questions which we thought other people might be asking as well, so we’ve decided to answer them in this issue:
1: How do I get E-family sent to others?
Simply encourage your friends and family to sign up for E-family at www.careforthefamily.org.uk/e-family or you can use the ‘Tell-a-friend’ button at the top of E-family if you just want to show them a copy.
Audio
When it comes to parenting teenagers, it can be hard to let go of the reins and allow them to grow into independent young adults. We can learn so much from the Golden Eagle as she teaches her young to fly. I explain more in this issue’s Family Matters audio clip. Listen here
News
Carolyn Shipstone is Care for the Family’s representative on the Isle of Man. She has recently run a 21st Century Marriage Course for married couples who want strengthen their relationship.
The course is based on my DVD-presentation, along with a workbook with discussion pointers for couples.
Events
It would be great to see you at Teenagers! What Every Parent Has to Know. The event is for parents, carers, aunts and uncles, grandparents and youth workers. Many of those who’ve already come have said to me they wish they’d brought their friends along too.
