"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."

While the average age of onset of an eating disorder is 14 to 18 years of age, I’ve noticed these disorders are occurring more frequently in primary school-aged children

'The three main areas where children with ADHD struggle are academic environments, social interactions, and mastering daily tasks'

Elite talent can be a blessing and a curse. 

Parents often believe their task is to change the behaviour, but this is a later part of the process — the first thing to do is step back and understand the meaning behind your child’s behaviour