Michelle Mitchell

Re-setting Friendships: What Parents Need to Know About the Return Back to School

There is always a natural shifting of relationships during transitions.  Coming back from regular school holidays, graduating to the next year level or a movement to another school or high school are all transitions that our children have experienced before.  However, the transition back from lockdown will have some unique factors, and there are two […]

Picking Your Battles: Strategic Moves for Parents of Teens

I have never met a teenager more dedicated to the art of being thirteen than Julia, whose mum brought her to my counselling office. Julia looked at me straight in the eye and announced, “Don’t make me mad!” Then she sat down in MY office chair and totally ignored me, ear plugs in place, thumbs […]

Let’s Get Practical: About Saying No

Let’s Get Practical: About Keeping Home Positive

Let’s Get Practical: About Sibling Rivalry

Let’s Get Practical: About Social Media for Tweens

Let’s Get Practical: About Expectations

Let’s Get Practical: About Grumpiness

Let’s Get Practical: About Gratitude