Remember what it was like to be a teenager? Were you popular? Did you have acne? Maybe overweight or have a speech impediment? How did you cope? Tod…

Young children can find it extremely difficult to manage and regulate their anger. Sometimes anger can feel like a terrifying and overwhelming monste…

This article explains to children, young people and their families that there are positive alternatives and choices when it comes to addressing your…

Having a baby is possibly one of the best ways to raise your anxiety levels. If you haven’t already been through the trauma of IVF or miscarriage, y…

What do I really mean by positive self-esteem?  Positive self-esteem actually means leading a healthy lifestyle, getting on well with others, having…

It's harvest time – the apple trees are weighted with fruit. Exam results have either been announced or will be for our 16+ adolescents. One phrase b…

Starting in secondary school is a big step for all young people and for some this can be a daunting experience. Many primary and secondary schools th…

In the early days of parenthood we can feel bombarded with advice just when we may feel the most unsure over what we are doing and in need of some en…

Are you a helicopter, tiger, natural or attachment parent? It seems that you can’t go on a website or open a newspaper without seeing an article pra…

To most parents, their child is the most important part of their world. When you are looking to reach out to get help for your child you are allowing…

The NSPCC report: how safe are our children (2015) highlights something of the prevalence and incidence of childhood sexual abuse. The report suggest…

Children are sent to boarding school for many different reasons and at different ages. In the UK, some go as young as aged seven. This may even be co…