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Their reasons are numerous and often sensible; yet for parents, the silence can feel painful and mysterious. What happened to their once chatty little ones? What might teenagers truly want to tell their parents, if only there was the right opportunity? And what might parents want to tell their children in turn, if it didn’t generate an immediate wince or boredom? 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Parents should introduce the idea of these cards with a lot of mockery at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ethe cards’ expense. Describe them as ‘silly’, ‘probably ridiculous’ and ‘sort of a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ewaste of time’. Nevertheless, give them a try. It doesn’t have to take too long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e2. Split the pack of cards in two. Place the ‘teenagers’ ones next to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eteenagers, and the ‘parents’ ones next to the parents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e3. Alternate who replies, always responding with sincerity and courage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBy The School of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46369869791419,"sku":"","price":30.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/5592\/files\/walrus-walrushome-designshop-giftshop-vancouver-cambie-cambievillage-shoplocal-supportsmall-theschooloflife-emotionalintelligence-theschooloflifelondon-parentsandteenagers-cards-paren.jpg?v=1732239745"},{"product_id":"journal-prompt-cards","title":"Journal Prompt Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e52 cards to prompt journalling; helping us to better understand ourselves and our priorities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 product-extension__column product-extension__column--left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-extension__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the prompts engages the mind in some of the things that matter most and helps us to better understand ourselves and our priorities. The prompts tackle key topics around relationships, careers, emotions and ambitions. They invite us to go on new journeys within ourselves that will leave us more joyful, self-aware and serene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlip through the cards when the urge to journal strikes.\u003cbr\u003eStop where it feels relevant; and let the prompt guide you towards new insights and awareness.\u003cbr\u003eWrite as much or as little as feels relevant.\u003cbr\u003eRepeat regularly.\u003cbr\u003eAlternatively, use the cards to inspire reflections that don’t get written down. You might even use them in a discussion with a friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 product-extension__column product-extension__column--right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-extension__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of prompts:\u003cbr\u003eWrite a letter you want to – but never will – send.\u003cbr\u003eWho I want to be this time next year.\u003cbr\u003eThe people I most love in the world – and why they matter so much.\u003cbr\u003eThe things I really, really care about.\u003cbr\u003eList the ways in which you’re a little bit unusual (we all are). 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In chapters that include “Learning to Love Oneself”, “Knowing What to Overlook”, “Good Listening” and “The Importance of Bad Dates” , we are prompted to reflect on the varied moves we will need to make to ensure emotional success. In a tone that’s warm, encouraging and occasionally darkly funny, we learn how to communicate effectively, how to manage our differences, what to do when sexual problems arise, how to air grievances, the best way to share a home and – when things grow truly problematic – how to judge whether or not we should stay or leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 product-extension__column product-extension__column--right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-extension__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant handbook shows us how to take a range of necessary, careful and wise steps towards the contented love we deserve. 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This essay is not a study in despair; it is a guide to a more consoling, humane, and in its own way, joyful perspective on the complexities of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-6 product-extension__column product-extension__column--right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-extension__content\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSorrows of Love:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI’ve become a monster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey’re not who they at first seemed to be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI didn’t make the right choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI wish I was still single\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere’s so much laundry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was supposed to be nicer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI can’t tell my partner everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI’m so lonely in my relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSex is a let down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is such hard work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardback book | 118 x 110mm | 75pp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBy The School of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The School of Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370070167739,"sku":"","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0184\/5592\/files\/walrus-walrushome-designshop-giftshop-vancouver-cambie-cambievillage-shoplocal-supportsmall-theschooloflife-emotionalintelligence-theschooloflifelondon-thesorrowsoflove-bookoflove-1.jpg?v=1732250853"},{"product_id":"simplicity-cards","title":"Simplicity Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalm \/ \u003cem\u003efor greater serenity, ease and clarity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bc-product__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 52 question cards give us confidence to assess what we might give up on and where our true focus should lie. 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