New Year Resolutions for Mothers and Daughters
“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.” Brad Paisley, singer/songwriter“Happy New Year,” most of us chime to our family and...
20 Tips to Cope with Family at Christmas
Family togetherness, delicious food, warm hugs, relaxation, contentment being with our nearest and dearest. At least, that’s the Christmas dream, that’s the...
Coaching with Janice – Mother-Daughter Relationships
Often I am asked about the work that I do as a Mother-Daughter Relationships Coach. It is an unusual vocation, it’s not a job title that many have heard of....
How To Survive Mother’s Day With A Difficult Mother
Not sure how to survive your difficult mother on Mother’s Day? Read on and discover that you are not alone in your journey. The words ‘celebrate’ and...
Why Have I Lost My Sense of Self
In my blog about lost sense of self, I talk about the Lost Woman, loss of identity within mother-daughter relationships. There is a story of a teacher...
Emotional Starvation and Its Impacts in Adulthood
“Just when you think you’re done with the past, the past isn’t done with you” Alannah Hill. Emotional starvation in childhood creates difficulty in dealing...
Bird Nesting Co-parenting: How It Helps Kids
Birdnesting. No, it’s not a bunch of birds getting together to drop an egg or two. Birdnesting, or nesting, is for parents with relationship issues to...
How Parents Influence Your Life
Have you heard yourself say things to your kids and then realise that it’s the same thing that your parent said to you? It can be a jolt, particularly if you...
How To Stop Siblings From Fighting
Do you want to stop siblings from fighting? Arguments between siblings is distressing and maddening for parents. We’ve all been there, tried to break up a...
How Does an Invisible Disability Impact a Person’s Life?
A Daughter's Narrative 24-11-24. A somewhat amusing date, my mother thought. Mum never explained her amusement of 2 4 bookending 1 1, she just considered it...