Category: Self-Esteem

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...
22nd August 2024
Smacking or spanking, a form of corporal punishment that involves striking a child, often on the bum, as a means of correcting behaviour, has been...
10th August 2024
                   by TinyLadyPrintables The Power of “Yet”: Building Confidence, Resilience, and Hope in Children I have always...
6th August 2024
I was speaking with an anxious parent recently about her anxious son. It reminded me of the phenomena known as ‘dependency conflict.’ ‘Dependency Conflict’ is...
30th July 2024
  It’s been a tough few years with the rise of  popularism around the world in politics but suddenly there’s been a massive shift. Usually...
3rd July 2024
An increasing number of parents are keen for their children to join Scouts CREDIT: Scouts/SWNS I was speaking with Ben Kentish on LBC Radio about the...
23rd June 2024
Since reading the really interesting interview with Keir Starmer by Josh Glancy in the Sunday Times The Times I began to think about how I...
16th June 2024
          I have been working with a lovely 9 year old boy who has always found it a bit of a...
15th June 2024
What can I do if my child doesn’t want to talk about being bullied? Creating a safe space to talk Most children tend to blame...
10th June 2024
  I was recently invited on to BBC Radio Scotland to talk about #sextortion Talking to your kids about sextortion is a delicate but essential...
26th May 2024
  I’ve been asked for my advice on ITV ‘This Morning’ about what to do if your child is being Cyber Bullied. Bullying  a subject...
26th May 2024
In the digital age, smartphones have become ubiquitous, transforming how we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. While these devices offer unprecedented connectivity and convenience, they...
21st May 2024
Dove’s Approach to Beauty, Self-Esteem, and AI: Is It A Holistic Vision for Empowerment? In a world where beauty standards are often dictated by unattainable...
Radical Optimism
7th May 2024
  I was listening to Dua Lipa’s new album ‘Radical Optimism’ on  Spotify & the title got me thinking about Radical Optimism – as I...
4th May 2024
  A New Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Says Maybe It’s Not Social Media, But Helicopter Parenting That’s Making Kids Depressed. It’s not just...