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Overcoming Confusion About Direction and the Future: A Guide to Finding Your Path
Feeling uncertain about your future? Discover practical strategies to overcome confusion and gain clarity on your path with Be Charity Group’s resources. Find guidance, explore your options, and build confidence in your direction.
Read MoreNavigating the Tween Years: A Guide for Parents
Raising a tween, those children caught between the innocence of childhood and the independence of the teenage years, is a journey through a landscape filled with new challenges and opportunities for growth. This critical age range of eight to twelve is marked by profound changes: the onset of puberty, the deepening of friendships, potential conflicts, and the introduction to digital realms that can feel like a leap into adulthood.
Here are essential conversations to guide your tween through these transformative years, inspired by insights from “What’s My Tween Thinking?” by child clinical psychologist Dr. Angharad Rudkin and parenting author Tanith Carey.
Read MoreAddressing Loneliness Among Older Adults at Christmas
Introduction The festive season is often associated with joy and togetherness. However, for many older adults, it’s a period marked by loneliness and isolation. This year, over half a million seniors are at risk of spending Christmas day alone, a situation that not only intensifies feelings of solitude but also restricts access to vital support…
Read MoreBullying Decoded: What It Is and How to Spot It
In a world where kindness and respect should be the norm, bullying remains a significant issue that can have lasting impacts on individuals, especially young people. Understanding what constitutes bullying and recognising the signs are crucial steps in combating it. What is Bullying? Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power…
Read MoreThe Significance of Remembrance Day and How We Can Honour It
Introduction Every year on November 11th, nations across the world pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed in times of war. Remembrance Day, originally known as Armistice Day, marks the end of World War I and has grown to honour all who have fallen in military service. Its significance in British and global…
Read MoreCoping with an ‘empty nest’ | A guide for parents
For your child, going to university is the start of something new and exciting. For you as a parent, it’s the end of a chapter in your life and theirs. So, how do you cope when they’re not around any more and the family nest is feeling empty? Understanding the ‘Empty Nest Experience’ It’s a…
Read MoreDealing with Bullying or Harassment in the Workplace: Tips and Resources for Support
Bullying and harassment in the workplace are harmful behaviors that can have a profound impact on employees’ mental and emotional well-being. As a result, it is essential to address these issues promptly and effectively. In this article, we will discuss how to deal with bullying and harassment in the workplace and provide resources for support from the Be Charity Group website.
Read MoreThe Changing Nest
As children grow up and move out of the family home, many parents experience a sense of sadness and loss. The emptiness of the house can be a stark reminder of the passage of time and the changes that come with it. However, this transition can also be an opportunity for parents to rediscover themselves and to celebrate the accomplishments of their children.
Read MoreLoneliness: What’s holding you back?
Loneliness definition Loneliness is a complex emotion. At its most basic, it’s defined as a feeling of sadness due to a lack of friends or company. There’s a distinct difference between seeking solitude and feeling loneliness. Solitude is a noun – it’s something we seek to find Loneliness is an adjective – it’s something that describes how we feel. Often, when we think about people who are…
Read MoreShould I Save my Marriage? When is enough, enough?
Helping you understand when it’s time to let go of your marriage or try again Contrary to popular belief, the honeymoon period doesn’t last forever. Relationships often go through periods of highs, lows and everything in between. When it comes to a marriage, added pressures such as money, children, work stresses and conflicting schedules can…
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