It’s cold and flu season, and instead of heading to the nearest chemist we’ve got a guide that will help you get over the sniffles…
Monday the 16th of January marks ‘Blue Monday’- known as the most depressing day of the year. Mid-January feels bleak, landing in the middle of the grey, cold winter, after the jollity of Christmas has ended and long before the blue skies and warmer weather of spring....
Dads, have you asked the 'Mums' in your life how they are doing recently? New research figures published today have revealed that two thirds (66%) of mums say their mental health has been negatively affected by the pandemic and only 16% said that their partner was...
A viral tweet sent by an unemployed, divorced, but proud dad of twins has shone a light on an issue that is not always given enough attention amid the current endless news cycle: men’s mental health. 51-year-old father Edmund O’Leary, who lives alone,...
If your child seems exasperated when their drawing hasn't gone 'right', or gets frustrated because their school performance isn't perfect, they may be a perfectionist. Perfectionism in children is common, and can be seen as a positive trait, as it spurs the child to...
Charles and Tina Parker Charles and Tina Parker, parents of their autistic child Chris, have a wealth of experience in bringing up a child with severe autism. Keen to share their journey with other parents, they have published a series of “tell it as it is” books. The...
For kids who stammer, expressing themselves can prove frustrating and upsetting, and they may struggle with low self-esteem as a result. So, what causes stammering, what what do parents need to know? What is a stammer? A stammer (or stutter) is difficulty speaking,...
