In recent years the rates of self-harm in young people have doubled. It's thought that social media pressure and the...
Family
Blended families: how to navigate the new normal
The coronation and surrounding news stories about trouble in the royal family are a sobering reminder that many of us...
60/40 Dad: Coping with work during separation
Going through a separation is one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through in my life. Trying to keep on top of my...
School anxiety and refusal: what can you do when kids don’t want to go?
School refusal affects around 15% of children and teenagers. Many children find school daunting and anxiety-inducing,...
How to tell your partner you want to split up
It's rare in life that uttering one sentence can alter people's lives, but telling your partner you want to split up...
Screen time damage can be mitigated by time spent outside, study finds
A new research study has shown that while screen time has negative effects on child development, those effects can be...
Parenting an autistic child: a dad’s story
For parents of neurodiverse children, daily life can prove incredibly stressful. As today is World Autism Awareness...
Drink and young people: how much is too much?
Many of us did it when we were young; you hit the pub with your student mates, over-indulge on the alcopops, giggle...
Teens are vaping. Is it safe?
Teens have always found ways to flex their independence and rebel- it was normal, years ago, for youths to share...