As a psychologist and parent, the development of mobile phones and the internet (and the pairing of the two) has led to serious concerns...

The end of the summer holidays and it’s back to school or starting college for our teenagers – a new phase for some and returning to a new year at school for others. I run through the practical things I must do to ensure a smooth return to school – uniform ready? (shit! mental note to buy a blazer asap!) Stationery - sorted, shopping list for lunchbox food and healthy option breakfasts - ready to go! More important is the emotional support my teens may need this week. It i

You may have read the article “Parenting stress is a health issue – US surgeon general’s advisory report” with parents’ wellbeing...

LOVE REALLY IS THE ANSWER By Lauren Richards I read somewhere that love is a verb. An action. A “doing” word. We “do” love. We love...

For many people, December is a month of festivities. It is a time for family and friends, of decorating Christmas trees, presents in...

Autumn. For many the word conjures up images of golden, crunchy leaves, warm jumpers and longer nights. In many cultures autumn, or fall,...