Last year two-thirds of my children left home at the same time. I was incredibly proud of Eldest and Middle and only a little bit scared for them. If I am completely honest, friggin thrilled at the thought of almost having a house to ourselves! Youngest is a gamer so spends most of his time in his room so it was almost like he didn't count. Yes I missed my babies, but seriously, when I went to bed at night the kitchen was clean: when I woke up in the morning it was still clea

Boundaries! I am often asked about what are acceptable boundaries for our teens and how to go about implementing them. The quick answer is: yes they need them, but there is no ‘one size fits all’; and implementation is a process, not just a knee-jerk reaction. Boundary setting is something you need to do well in advance. It should only be done when those involved are calm. It is not an authoritarian act, but one that must include your teen. Things to consider when setting bo