My Son the Hero

Ive always known there is something very special about Freddy. His school life has been littered with incidents that suggest he is by no means perfect in conformity but Ive never stopped believing in what i could see was a rough diamond just waiting to sparkle. Freddy...

Managing expectations so failure turns to success.

Managing expectations so failure turns to success. I had a breakthrough with my eldest son Bobby last week and whether you see this as a parental triumph or just a great lesson in life will depend upon your circumstances. One thing is for sure, it is so common for us...

Litttle Blog – Big Influence!

I learnt today that one good blog makes such a difference. Just like a chat with a good friend, getting things down on paper, having a coaching session or taking the time out to focus on the direction you’re going makes you feel so much better.  Thank you for...

Jeff closer parenting

Parenting Blog But for Bobby being particularly angry with me and me not having worked out why, it’s been a steady week on the home front. I have learnt not to take it personally and to not expect there to be any particular reason for it. I give him the...

I’m letting the boys down..

Taking responsibility, and making the necessary changes to correct a situation, requires one to step back sometimes to say “this isn’t good enough”. Recently I have thought to myself on many occasions, I must take the boys to see their mum’s special place but...

Finding Love In a wheelie-bin full of sick

Finding Love In a wheelie-bin full of sick. The aeroplane to Portugal wasn’t the only thing flying out that day.. Toughest aspect of single parenthood is introducing someone to your children. You could have spent months shaping something that feels right, and...