Parenting Articles
What does recent research have to say about the health effects of stress in pregnancy on mother and baby? And how can you work to lessen stress for yourself? Writer Anna Frier explores. How serious is stress in pregnancy? In severe cases where stress leads to anxiety or depression there can be adverse outcomes such...
Kids won’t drop the games console? Glued to their phone and social media accounts? The children and technology relationship is one both psychologists and parents are concerned by. Author and parent Liat Hughes Joshi explores. The modern parenting challenge? Screen overload is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges modern mums and dads face with their...
The only thing that is guaranteed in life is that one day we will die. It’s a sobering thought, and it’s also a subject that we still seem to find taboo. And even more so when it comes to talking to children about death and dying. Writer and mother of four Stephanie Nimmo experienced a...
Has your child been showing conduct disorder symptoms? Acting out more and more? And consistently causing problems at school? What is conduct disorder? Children are like any of us. They are affected by stress and life change, as well as by hormones and bodily changes. And they are trying to understand themselves and the world....
by Liat Hughes Joshi Worried about how to tell your child you are getting a divorce? When you yourself are already not feeling your best, given the circumstances? How to tell your child you are getting a divorce How can you set the best foundations for this new phase of family life? 1.Don’t leave it...
Aspergers in children changes the rules of parenting entirely. What’s it like if it’s your child? Writer Stephanie Nimmo shares her experience of raising a child on the autism spectrum. Aspergers in children – raising a child on the spectrum Ted, our first born, was always a quirky little boy. He was absolutely obsessed with...
by Liat Hughes Joshi After the stress of IVF treatment, a positive pregnancy test can seem a happy ending. But the reality is that IVF pregnancy often comes with its own set of additional challenges and concerns. IVF Pregnancy – 7 Things You Need to Know What do you need to be aware of and...
Do you feel your child might have special educational needs ? That his or her school simply isn’t providing enough support? Or that a mainstream education setting isn’t working? It might be time for a statutory assessment and EHC plan. What is a statutory assessment? It’s not just about testing your child’s educational needs, it’s...
Occasionally lose your temper with your kids for all the wrong reasons? It doesn’t make you bad parents. Nor does occasionally wondering why you ever thought having kids was a good idea. But bad parenting does happen, and it’s a serious issue that affects a child’s future health and ability to cope. What are ‘bad...
Yes, your child is struggling and you are ready to seek help. But should you trust a psychiatrist suggesting medication? Who else can diagnose ADD symptoms in children here in the UK? ADD Symptoms in Children First, let’s clear up some myths about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, or ADD) symptoms in children. Your child...
