Most of us have some vague expectations of how our lives are going to pan out and being a single parent or a step parent was probably not among them when we started out. While we don’t want to be defined by our role, it does raise particular issues that we have to deal with. OneUp has been designed as a resource that offers a sense of community to single parents and step parents. Explore, enjoy and, if the spirit takes you, join in.
New research gives the lie to the stereotype of teenagers as surly, uncommunicative and aggressive – Click here.
Give yourself some credit!Life crises can take a heavy toll on your self-esteem. Now it’s time to pat yourself on the back and count up your good points! – Click here.
Teenagers, school and jobs. Are they compatible?The money’s nice ... but the mundane reality of a part-time job can give your child an incentive to study. Can your teenager strike a balance? – Click here.