I do a lot of reading about teenagers as you can imagine, and am surrounded by lots of information coming into my world daily. And sometimes a simple comment can
I don’t know about you, but the way I communicate with and understand my two teen boys is always changing. It can change with their moods (and mine) but also
I speak to parents every day and very often they share their concerns about their teenager’s sleep habits and patterns. They worry about them being nocturnal, going to bed late
‘Exam Season’ is fast approaching. These are the first formal examinations since 2019 and they are facing these academic tests coming out of two years of disruption, inconsistency and challenge.
I often write my blogs around the teenage years based on my own experiences, and this one is no exception. I have two teenage boys, one turning 16 a couple
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
As a Nutritional Therapist I help women who feel tired, irritable and hormonal to reclaim their health and vitality. A lot of clients come to work with me during their
I’ll be honest with you, sometimes I find it hard to articulate the support I offer to teens and their families, and the difference it makes. Part of that is
If like me, you have a son or daughter approaching mock exams and you are concerned about the best way to support them over the coming weeks, here are my
If you are a parent or carer of a pre-teen or teen who is concerned about your young person, whether it’s a change in behaviour, school refusal or that they
I like to write these updates for you periodically, based on my reflections from countless discussions with parents and teens in my practice, and also observing life with teens in
In my book ‘Reopening the Slammed Door’, I talk about the term ‘influencer’ and my thoughts around the celebrity status they often gain in our teenager’s worlds. By ‘influencer’ I
Teenagers are awesome, and wholly misunderstood. Their moods and behaviours are blamed on hormones and are often blamed for misdemeanours, because they are experimenting with life, often for all to
Are you a parent of a school aged child who has just transitioned to secondary school? School transition is a significant time of change for all of you. Here is
My own personal experience of disordered eating and the support I offer to the teens in my practice has led me to want to share some information which may be helpful to
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The teenage years can present all kinds of challenges for young people, their parents and the entire family. As a mum to two teenage boys, I know we all could do with a gentle go-to guide to help us navigate the ups and downs of these tricky times.
That’s why I wrote this book. Based on my professional experience, my expertise in the field of teenage mental health, and reflections on my teenage years, I have created a digestible blend of practical, helpful and informative advice.
