Even if you make a mistake, there are ways to apologise and make amends. Don’t make yourself feel like a screw up, it’s just that you didn’t make the right choice that time.
You will face difficulties in school and life, and there are people around you to help you. There is no weakness in asking for help when you need it.
If you need some direct help for a particular long-term issue, or advice for yourself or family and friends, there are many charities and organisations who can help. Here’s a list of some of them.
Make a timetable for Christmas Day and schedule in regular break times when you can sit down and talk with everyone or play with the children.
When you’re having a special event, if you know certain people don’t get on, speak to them beforehand and explain how important to you it is to have a harmonious day.
If you’re worried your guests might not get on in the holidays, go for a walk in the afternoon to break things up. This gives everyone the chance to chat to someone different, or even to stay at home if tension is building.
Christmas Day can be very demanding; don’t be afraid to ask your guests for help. Asking people to help can make everyone feel involved. Children really like to feel helpful, so get them involved with small tasks such as handing round snacks or setting the table.
Make a list of tasks that need to be done in the run up to Christmas and ask your family and friends to each put their name to something. Decorate and display this to show it’s importance.
by self-help expert Dr Pam Spurr.
In an ideal world friends are always there for each other, kind and caring. But in the real world most of us get a taste of when friends have bad moods. Or you fall out. Or you get envious because your friend suddenly wants to hang out with other people too.
80% of 16 year olds who ran away from home say they were experiencing family problems. Sometimes running away may seem the only option, but you can talk to someone.