“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting momentBenjamin Franklin 1706-1790, Scientist, Publisher and DiplomatDo you feel like you’re always wading knee-deep through your teenager’s piles of discarded clothes, dirty glasses, crisp packets and magazines?Does it drive you mad to see the constant mess in your teenager’s bedroom and if you do go and tidy it up do you find that instead of being thankful, your teenager is actually annoyed that their personal space has been invaded!Well, you’re not alone!Nagging and harassing your teenager about their untidy bedroom, is exhausting, stressful and generally doesn’t work!I know it’s tough to see your once beautifully decorated, tidy and organised delightful child’s room untidy, dishevelled and a tip but it’s not life threatening. Learn to take a deep breath and press your imaginary pause button and think - “Is this remark or argument going to bring me closer to my teenager or further away long term in our relationship?” It helps you to step back from the immediate scenario. Then forget about the mess, close the door and save your breath for more important arguments […]

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