Without a significant reaction, we risk further fragmentation of our beliefs and values.

"While Cooper is not yet a year old, the strength of the attachment is such that my son is already trying to imagine how he might cope when he is no longer here. It got me thinking about the emotional process of having a family pet."

School voluntary codes are just the start of the process of managing our children’s relationship with smart devices

"We must find an engaging way to communicate the importance of sleep that instigates meaningful change in their sleep habits. "

High socioeconomic status, household income and parental education are key determinants of the uptake of extra tuition

That our children’s success reflects our parenting skills is a pressure many parents feel

"While we’ve identified the risks of technology, such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and predatory grooming, we need to look beyond smartphones and gaming consoles as the primary access points."

While restrictions are no longer an aspect of our lives, almost every conversation with young people in my clinic reflects the impact of the pandemic

When people feel they have little or no control over their lives, hyper-controlled eating can seem like an appealing antidote for a complex emotional problem

"There is no ‘cure’ for dyslexia. It is a lifelong condition that persists into adulthood. However, appropriate support and interventions can help children compensate for their reading and writing difficulties and achieve academic and professional success."