Category: Mental Health & Wellbeing

17th December 2024
  “If you want something expensive, you should ask your grandparents.” Matthew, aged 12 But this year it’s not funny trying to survive the cost...
16th December 2024
Christmas, although a time of great joy and celebration, can also be the most stressful of times for even the best of parents, with the...
13th December 2024
It can be really stressful facing your first Christmas alone. Perhaps, you are finding that you have had 20 years of family Christmases with tinsel...
10th December 2024
  Dear Sue I’m worried about Christmas as I’m recently divorced. My kids are still reeling from the changes. What is your advice? Liz Jackson,...
8th December 2024
    I found an interesting article on Health Central about Teenagers finding the change in routine very stressful around the Christmas  holiday time. Here...
6th December 2024
    I was interviewed on the Vanessa Feltz Show on BBC Radio London about how to handle relatives  at Christmas! We all face similar...
5th December 2024
  Here are some ideas and strategies to help navigate co-parenting during the holiday season: 1. Create a Clear Plan Early Discuss in Advance: Collaboratively...
3rd December 2024
It’s fast approaching Christmas – the season of high hint dropping or even downright whining as the adverts crank up & work their marketing magic...
3rd December 2024
  Dear Sue I separated from my partner at the beginning of this year.  We were together for 10 years and have two children aged...
1st December 2024
Christmas is a catalyst. I often find that I get many clients coming to see me after Christmas about how to separate after spending more...
9th October 2024
‘Staggering’ rise in children being investigated for terrorism, says MI5 boss. Ken McCallum, Director General of MI5, addressed a number of national security threats in...
22nd September 2024
Are Children Digital Prisoners? Let’s Explore In today’s hyper-connected world, the relationship between children and technology has sparked widespread debate. From smartphones to social media...
14th September 2024
  Words hold power. The way we talk about a concept shapes how we think, feel, and react to it. This is particularly true when...
6th September 2024
  In today’s digital world, managing children’s screen time can be a battleground. For Emma, a devoted mother of two teenagers, the constant battle over...