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There’s no ‘Quick Fix’ for Bullying, Low Self-Esteem, Drug Abuse or Knife and Gun Violence.

3rd January 2019

“Many streets in urban Britain are thick with warm flowers and cold blood” Mary Riddell from The Daily Telegraph Research suggests that infants in...

So what would you like to achieve in your family relationships in 2019? Your very own Date with Destiny.

2nd December 2018

I’ve been writing my goals for this new year and I really enjoy taking my time – reviewing my past year, celebrating my big and small successes,...

Tips for the early days of single parenting.

16th November 2018

Tips for the early days of single parenting When you become a single parent there’s often quite a huge amount of change to cope with....

10 Reasons Why Older Siblings Can Be Terrible Baby Sitters

22nd October 2018

Here’s something to ponder as you plan your well deserved night out! “It seems only natural for older siblings to be given the position of...

Should ‘Fireman Sam’ become ‘Firefighter Sam’ ?

4th September 2018

I’m discussing Ann Millington, chief executive of Kent Fire & Rescue’s suggestion that the children’s TV character Fireman Sam should be renamed ‘Firefighter Sam’ on...

The Pros and Cons of Siblings Sharing Bedrooms

27th June 2018

I am talking on BBC Radio Scotland this week about ‘The Pros and Cons of Siblings Sharing. There are many differing opinions about whether or...

After #MeToo is it really any different raising boys?

8th June 2018

I’m speaking with Kelvin MacKenzie on Love Sport Radio about this topic in The Telegraph ‘After #MeToo, how are we now to raise our boys?’...

Sex, Sun & Buff Young Men & Woman Getting Jiggy With It: But Is It Wrong To Let Your Kids Watch Love Island?

7th June 2018

“Is it wrong,” Michael Vaughan, the former England Test cricket captain, asked his 1 million followers, “that I am 42 years old and can’t stop...

It Takes a Village. How Parenting Around The World Differs.

21st May 2018

You’ve read all the parenting books. You regularly attended parenting classes. You are an active member on your child’s PTA. You’ve watched Super Nanny a...

Do you know what ‘Upskirting Is? Well, it’s a good idea to talk to your kids about it…… find out more here if you’ve never heard of it….

16th May 2018

Have you heard of ‘Upskirting?’ Well, neither had I until I read about it in the Huffington Post. Girls are being forced to wear shorts...

The shocking rise of internet ‘child shaming’: how parents are taking to social media to humiliate and punish their kids on camera.

20th April 2018

WRITING an apology letter, going to your room or sitting on the naughty step: for generations, these have been the go-to punishments doled out out...

I got visibly upset at ‘The Sun’ Newspaper article: A CRYING SHAME The shocking rise of internet ‘child shaming’: how parents are taking to social media to humiliate and punish their kids on camera

10th April 2018

I am featured in The Sun Newspaper today about the disturbing & damaging trend to publically shame children on the internet and on social media....

IS THREE REALLY THE MAGIC NUMBER WHEN IT COMES TO CHILDREN?

5th April 2018

The Royal Baby is due anytime so I have been working with Care.com thinking about the difference going from 2 to 3 children really makes. Care.com is the...

ADDICTION: From Ant McPartlin to Social Media – join the discussion on Eamonn Holmes talkRADIO Show at 6.30pm

20th March 2018

Tonight on our Parenting Round Up we discuss: Ant McPartlin ‘drink drive’ crash. Will.i.am blames ‘pill pushing parents’ of kids with ADHD for killing creativity....

Are your kids being deprived? As hugs, cuddles and touch are being edged out of our lives I ponder how to find that balance.

11th March 2018

Hugs, cuddles, touching and connecting physically are being edged out of our lives, with doctors, teachers and colleagues increasingly hesitant about social touching. Important campaigns like...

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The Top 5 Digital Challenges for Parents - And How to Solve Them