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."

"Adolescents are naturally curious, and many are intrigued to find out what consuming alcohol feels like - they also see so many adults in their lives celebrating and endorsing it that they often form positive associations with alcohol."

"While they may no longer disagree about music, fashion, or political beliefs, the source of contention between parents and teens seems to have moved to technology, particularly smartphones and gaming consoles."