We can’t make everything perfect
School friendships can be tough and, as parents, helping our children ride this rollercoaster is more helpful than trying to ‘fix it’ for them. Here’s why. I write this at
August 1, 2021
School friendships can be tough and, as parents, helping our children ride this rollercoaster is more helpful than trying to ‘fix it’ for them. Here’s why. I write this at
The summer holidays are here and as well as doing all the usual planned activities during the break, this blog explores ways we can create calm too. The summer holidays
Think back to life with your new-born baby, one of the most common questions is “are you getting much sleep?” The competitive Mums would brag that their perfect bundle is
I am re-sharing this blog which I wrote a few years ago about grief and loss. It’s a tough subject to tackle, no time more than now when all of
Parenting teenagers can be a real dilemma, and a struggle at times. Supporting teenagers can feel like a puzzle. Here are some simple ideas to consider. I am always gathering
To my boys, I want to write this to you as a record of my thoughts 15 months into this Pandemic, thinking about everything we have all been through. The
Where are we right now? An overview of what is happening for our teenagers. The past few weeks have been interesting, and varied for our teens. Some are getting back
The transition to secondary school can be daunting and scary for our children, but don’t underestimate how anxious it can make you feel as a parent also. There are a
In a recent survey by Young Minds it was discovered that 80% of the teens they connected with had suffered a decline in their mental health during lockdown and the
Though the brain may be done growing in size once your child reaches their teen years, it does not finish developing and maturing until the mid to late 20s. The front part of the brain,
In this blog I want to explore ‘mood’ in relation to teenagers and how it can manifest itself as anxiety, anger and depression. Going beyond the ‘moody teenager’ description, my
These past few weeks since our children have returned to school, many challenges have emerged. For some just going back has been overwhelming. There have been worries about being behind
I know that the return to school has been easier for some teenagers than others over these past couple of weeks. Sometimes it is really difficult for us as parents
I am writing this blog post the week before the schools start to return, and when requesting support for teenagers has never been higher. Issues relating to anxiety about returning
I am writing this blog in recognition of Eating Disorders Awareness week (1st-7th March 2021). My own personal experience of disordered eating and the support I offer to the teens in my
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