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Gentle but effective ways to deal with children’s challenging behaviour, according to a family psychotherapist

Use a calm tone and set clear boundaries.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

‘It’s alarming’: How Ozempic is being misused and worsening eating disorders

IN FOCUS: Olivia Petter talks to experts who say that people with eating disorders are especially vulnerable to the allure of ‘quick fix’ slimming with diabetes drug semaglutide... and are not thinking about its side effects

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Should you force your child to eat everything on their plate?

Encourage children to listen to their own hunger cues

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

24 New Year's resolutions for kids in 2024 (and we called in the psychologists for top tips on how to succeed, too)

How to choose resolutions that help your kids grow and develop throughout 2024.

GoodToKnow · Dec 28, 2023

Will sobriety be 'the norm' for tomorrow's 18-year-olds? How the British drinking culture is changing massively for future generations

Gen Z is leading a shift towards sobriety, with record numbers of teens and young adults abstaining as mindfulness and moderation replace binge drinking

GoodToKnow · Dec 24, 2023

Family therapist reveals the 5 key phrases not to say to your kids this Christmas – and #3 is a pitfall every parent can relate to

For a holly jolly Christmas, watch your words, says parenting expert

GoodToKnow · Dec 5, 2023

‘Mummy, when can I wear makeup?’ How to talk to kids about body image

Start the discussions early, examine your own beliefs and take their questions seriously. Experts on the best way to talk to children and teenagers about how they look

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Parents warned against forcing children to kiss relatives this Christmas

An expert has highlighted the dangers of pressing children into giving forced affection towards adults - and other damaging phrases to avoid

Daily Mirror · Dec 20, 2022