Category: Teenagers

10th September 2023
  Being a parent is a rewarding yet challenging journey, and when one partner travels frequently for work or other commitments, it can add an...
6th September 2023
  The signs of anxiety in your child & how 3-3-3 can really help. Who knew you’d have to handle the anxiety of returning to...
31st August 2023
Moving up from primary to secondary school is quite a big thing. It’s not just the new school building and the different journey to school,...
22nd August 2023
I was interviewed on BBC Radio Hereford about Summer Reading Slippage – where kids can lose a significant amount of what they’ve learnt during the...
21st August 2023
Going back to school can be tough after a long summer break so easing back-to-school anxieties for both parents and children involves creating a supportive...
15th August 2023
The concept of “me time” can be laughable and guilt-inducing for many busy mums. But it’s a healthy, necessary part of modern parenting. It’s not...
13th August 2023
            Sibling rivalry has always had a bad press – think of Cain slaughtering Abel and Joseph being thrown down...
13th August 2023
Self-care is important of course for parents, but it’s also very important for children. Here are some self-care tips specifically tailored for children: Encourage physical...
12th August 2023
Tracking children on apps can be a controversial topic with both pros and cons. Here’s a breakdown of some of the advantages and disadvantages: Pros:...
12th August 2023
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another What! You too? I thought I was the only one ~ C.S. Lewis’...
8th August 2023
I’m writing a Continued Professional Development Course (CPD) supporting parents, children & families, and the people who work with them around divorce. Supporting pupils who...
5th August 2023
When it’s raining outside, there are still plenty of fun and engaging activities to do with kids indoors. Here are some enjoyable things to do...
3rd August 2023
On my Igniting Parental Engagement: A Dynamic CPD Approach Course I talk about the importance of measuring the  impact of your parental engagement. Establishing metrics...
2nd August 2023
I’ve written about the importance of ‘Me Time’ many times as it’s a healthy, necessary part of  parenting. It’s not selfish – it’s self-care and...