I was interviewed recently on LBC Radio here in London about Mia Cowley who is your usual happy little girl, running around her garden with twin brother Moses. But the six-year-old in the flowery dress hasn’t always been this way. For Mia only truly arrived into the world at Easter – until then she was […]
I recorded a clip for Family Lives earlier this year. If you haven’t seen it, you can watch it below or you can see more about the post on Family Lives.
I was on Channel 5 News the other night, discussing teen social media language with the lovely Emma and Ryan Broderick who’s a Buzzfeed reporter. We talked about the different shortcodes teens have and use to talk to each other. I would love to know what you think on this subject. Leave me a […]
I had another busy week, I do enjoy doing these chats and I hope you enjoy hearing my views too. I do try and post on twitter and Facebook when these are coming up so if you want to tune in live you can but it’s nice to know that you can listen again if […]
I’m on Sky News today talking about a new study conducted by a Cambridge University that suggested that an extra hour a day of television, internet or computer game time in Year 10 is linked to poorer grades at GCSE. Read more here -> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-34139196
Perhaps you are slightly bemused to be waking up to the news that One Direction are breaking up and that you find yourself with a devastated youngster on your hands. Perhaps you are bewildered, incredulous and exasperated by the sudden outpouring of grief over a boy band breaking up, when there are more important issues […]
Yesterday I took part in another Fink Cards divorce Q&A where myself and some other divorce experts answered some divorce questions. For a recap see below! [View the story “Divorce Q&A” on Storify]
I’m appearing on Sky News today discussing this: Children in England are unhappier with their lives than those in 13 other countries including Israel and South Africa, with only South Korea lagging behind according to a comprehensive international piece of research based on a survey of 53,000 children aged 10 and 12 in England, […]
I recently did an segment on my thoughts on the paparazzi and Prince George. Have a watch of the minute length video Are the paparazzi harassing the two-year old? Would love to hear what you think about this issue! Leave a comment and let me know.
Today I’m delighted to have Mark Williams as my guest writer raising awareness of depression in fathers. It follows on from his article in today’s Daily Mirror http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/dads-can-suffer-postnatal-depression-6248796#ICID=sharebar_facebook Here is Mark’s story. ‘The birth of a couple’s first child is billed as one of the happiest moments in their life. But, for thousands of women […]
After appearing on the sofa on ITV ‘This Morning’ discussing dummies, blankets, teddies and comforters I was surprised to see the headline in The Mirror ! I’m used to commentating on parenting news not making it ! My passion is to help families raise happy, confident, resilient children with strong self esteem not finger […]
I’ve been doing a lot of talking recently about Harper Beckham and her dummy. I wrote a blog post about it here. But I also thought I’d do a recap of all the shows I’ve been featured on if you’d like to listen again on iplayer. BBC Three Countries Radio BBC Surrey & Sussex Radio […]
My advice is on the front page of The Daily Mail today and I’ve been interviewed on 10 BBC radio stations around the UK and am appearing on the ITV This Morning sofa tomorrow morning talking about little Harper Beckham having a dummy at the age of 4. Instead of focusing on the fantastically happy […]
Children are starting school not able to speak properly because their parents are too busy looking at their smart phones to talk to them, a senior Labour MP has said. Shadow Education Secretary Tristram Hunt warned that children’s development and their long-term prospects are being impacted by irresponsible parents more interested in Instagram and […]
This week I’ve been a guest on both Fink Cards social media chats, answering questions about my newest pack of cards that I’ve written with Chris Longbottom. Talking About Divorce Legal Conversations is something both Chris and myself are very passionate about as we’ve created this pack of cards to help you navigate the choppy […]
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