How can we understand more about the ‘moody teenager’?
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
April 11, 2021
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
Emotional health for us, and for our children is one of the most important gifts we can give ourselves, and those we love. It’s easy to feel it’s your fault when things are tough, so what do we need to do in order to be a supportive parent?
Usually school holidays are seen by our teenagers as a break from the ‘norm’, from the monotony of everyday school life, a chance to do the things they don’t get
I write this blog a month into the third lockdown. Schools are closed and are said to remain so until at least early March, children of all ages are having
You may or may not know that this week (1st-5th February) is ‘Children’s Mental Health Week’. Never has it been a more important time to discuss this topic. As I
Here we are again, lockdown land after several weeks of uncertainty and changing goalposts. It is hard for us all, but as a mentor and therapist for teens throughout the pandemic, I
Do you ever feel like there is never enough time in your life for you? Are you losing track of time to do the things you want to do? There
How hard do you find ‘creating time for you’? How often do you find yourself prioritising others needs before your own, feeling like this is a necessary part of everyday life? How
“Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer.” Ed Cunningham You may have heard the quote or saying: “You‘re the average
What is anxiety and what can we do about it? Every day I see countless pieces of information shared about ‘anxiety’, how it affects us and what we can do about
Research from the Mental Health Foundation shows that 47% of adults struggle with sleep issues. Are you one of this 47%? Perhaps you have trouble falling to sleep or do
The teenage years can bring up all kinds of challenges for young people, their parents and the entire family. And 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 growing expertise in the field of teenage mental health, and reflections on my teenage years, I have created a digestible blend of practical, helpful, informative advice
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