When a member of the British military retires from active service and returns to civilian life, the adjustments required can be significant. Unmarried soldiers with no children may have no dependents, but if they have been serving overseas the idea of finding a new home via a private let can be somewhat daunting.
Supporting your child to open up: TLC Worried about your child’s emotional or mental health? Not sure where to begin in even beginning to address things. Before you have ‘the conversation’, ask yourself these 3 key questions; an easy way to remember these is using the abbreviation TLC; T is for Time: is this the most appropriate time to have the conversation? L is for location: is this the most appropriate location to have the conversation? C is for Child: is this right way to talk to this child? Time of conversation The timing of your conversation is hugely important. Make sure you set aside some time for it. Don’t rush your child. Give them your full attention. Clear your...