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How is it that every day, people trust complete strangers in fast cars to abide by the road rules and stay on their side of the road? Yet, when it comes to listening to what their partner says and playing by the rules of good relationships, the same people throw trust out the window and 'mind read' bad intentions.

Students have exams coming up, and this can be a stressful time for both students and parents. Here are two ideas based on good learning theory about how you can help the student in your life during exam time.

Students have exams coming up, and this can be a stressful time for both students and parents. Here are two ideas based on good learning theory about how you can help the student in your life during exam time.

So how can your attitude shift the relationship between two people? I was reading a newsletter by Mark Peysha, the CEO of Robbins-Madanes Training and he was reflecting on Dr Martin Luther King. His thoughts really resonated with me as I had been having a discussion this week on this topic but couldn't articulate what I was trying to say. Quoting Mark: You and I are equal. You and I are different. You and I are the same. Read on to understand what Mark means by this paradox....

With the end of the year coming up extraordinarily fast, I am reminded again of the huge stress that this time of the year often brings to families who live day to day with a child or young adult with autism. Instead of a relaxing refreshing holiday, families are often faced with increased anxiety,tantrums, tears, and incredible amount of stress as they try to navigate the long holiday season. I wanted to share a few tips I have learnt as the parent of a young adult daughter with autism.

With the end of the year coming up extraordinarily fast, I am reminded again of the huge stress that this time of the year often brings to families who live day to day with a child or young adult with autism. Instead of a relaxing refreshing holiday, families are often faced with increased anxiety,tantrums, tears, and incredible amount of stress as they try to navigate the long holiday season. I wanted to share a few tips I have learnt as the parent of a young adult daughter with autism.

Trying to save money while planning your wedding is a bit like walking a tightrope – you don’t want to waste money, but you do want to create an unforgettably beautiful event. So, one great way to save money is to avoid the things that aren’t worth buying at any price. For every wedding, the priorities are different, of course, but here is my personal top 5 of possible expenses that should make you put your credit card back into your wallet:

What is the beach ball aspect? When we encounter various aspects of life, it’s often akin to looking at a beach ball. People look at the same thing, yet see something different because they view it from a different angle. When a person looks at a beach ball they may see a red, yellow and blue stripe. Another person may look at it and see a green, orange and white stripe. Neither is ‘wrong’ they are just seeing it from their own perspective.

A separation is always painful for all involved. How can you get over someone and get on with life? Peter gives a few tips.

Clients often seek personal help when dealing with behaviour problems in their children. A very healthy and simple way of changing a child’s behaviour is to undertake a 5 night “Sleep Talk” process - where you read your child a customised script each night when they have gone to sleep. Your familiar voice, your loving tone, and the personalness of the message “gets in!” and the child is given a message of love, support, and positive outcome which they unconsciously acknowledge and implement.

Parenting could be the most important job title you will ever have and the appraisal method is the most illuminating! What do you want to remember about how you ‘parented.’ Will your memories of parenting your children be overwhelmingly positive? What kind of people do you want your children to become? This article is a beginners guide to identifying and prioritising the key areas of your life, and adding focus and a spark to each. The results could begin a life-changing path!

When I was a young schoolgirl there was a girl in my class who hated me with a vengeance. Jean Owen. She used to bully me; push me around and hit me whenever she felt like it. She was much bigger than me and I felt powerless to do anything about it. Jean was also the class clown and everyone else thought she was great. But I detested her with a passion. Then one day something serious happened …

Have you ever tried being unpredictable? It is a very cool and useful tool I use with my children. Having lots of choices about the way I behave and react to situations allows for lots of fun and surprises when the children ask me for something. This means they can never tell exactly how I am going to react.. and they can’t manipulate the situation with sulking, greasing, and demanding. They can try though.

What's so good about developing an attitude of gratitude? Check out the bottom of this article for the answer.....

Role models enter our lives for a purpose, to help us grow and develop to be all we are capable of being. From the distance of time we can acknowledge significance of the impact of their example and influence upon our lives. . .

How we loose touch with each other in the ‘busyness’ of life! In my practice I see couple after couple who got so busy with everyday life; the demands of kids, work, house etc that they have lost touch with themselves, each other and the relationship. This often happens without anyone realising and leads to him or her simply one day discovering a lack of connection with his or her partner, and often a notion that the relationship ‘is over’ takes shape.

Do you know of people despairing on the brink of a relationship break-up? Now there is hope of reconciliation and renewal of that old love.

Do you know of people despairing on the brink of a relationship break-up? Now there is hope of reconciliation and renewal of that old love.

Getting your career back on track after having a baby can be very exciting...but also surprisingly difficult for a variety of reasons. To help you out, we explore some of those reasons in this factsheet, and highlight some hints and tips to overcome them!

This school year is different from other years because of the Rugby World Cup. Read this article to get an idea of how short term four is, and some quick tips about how to start making revision sheets.

Has the love or romance waned in your relationship? Are you feeling a bit bored or in a rut? Can you remember when the person you chose to share the rest of your life with was the most important person in your life? Well take stock and take action as it’s highly likely you want to create a legacy of a united and loving family.

Has the love or romance waned in your relationship? Are you feeling a bit bored or in a rut? Can you remember when the person you chose to share the rest of your life with was the most important person in your life? Well take stock and take action as it’s highly likely you want to create a legacy of a united and loving family.

First of all, ‘Congratulations’ to you and your partner! What an exciting time for you, as your baby grows and you prepare for the arrival of a brand new person into your life.

I remember as a child hearing the quote “all that glitters is not gold” and thinking ‘that’s me’. I know the quote was not talking about my internal health however as a child I never separated my external image from emotional or mental health. Now it seems that it is a relevant quote to sum up the state of health many of our children, and adults, have. What may surprise many is that these childhood thoughts can have long lasting implications,impacting our lives,our health and our weight.

Ever felt that something that you’ve experienced or that was done to you is holding you back? Forgiveness is giving up a grievance, which you are entitled to. It doesn’t mean forgetting or reconciliation; it doesn’t mean condoning, it’s not about justice and doesn’t make what happened ok.

Ever felt that something that you’ve experienced or that was done to you is holding you back? Forgiveness is giving up a grievance, which you are entitled to. It doesn’t mean forgetting or reconciliation; it doesn’t mean condoning, it’s not about justice and doesn’t make what happened ok.

It is a common mistake among couples that they only go to a relationship coach or counselor when things get bad. This is like suggesting that the All Blacks shouldn’t have a coach unless they start losing games. The time when you should ask for advice about your relationship is before you have started it.

Myth 3: How I think about my audience doesn't matter. Truth: How you view your listeners is more important than the words you say.

What are the gifts that matter the most to you? Which memories bring the greatest pleasure when you look back over past Christmases? How much does it really have to cost? Where will your focus be during this year’s celebrations? Who will you share your precious time and attention with?

Can a Book Change Your Life – Only If You Let It! A review of Stephen MR Covey’s “The Speed of Trust”.