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Richard Hogan

Family Psychotherapist.

Angry man yelling while using cell phone while working at home.

Richard Hogan: Why I gave a store manager a dressing-down

Modern life can throw up frustrations, but the solution is never to be rude and ill-mannered

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Students Listening To Female Teacher In Classroom

Richard Hogan: My advice for parents whose children are about to start secondary school

As the countdown to 'back to school' begins, Richard Horgan shares his knowledge as a parent and former teacher to pass on tips

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Senior Woman Sitting In Chair And Laughing With Nurse In Retirement Home

Richard Hogan: Laughter is medicinal, but when was the last time you had a dose of it?

When we hit our 40s, we can have less laughter in our lives — and we suffer as a result

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw

Richard Hogan: Another own goal! World Cup row shows Trump has reverse Midas touch

Everything the US president touches turns to rust, and the red card row underlines that

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Tampon versus Pad

Richard Hogan: We need to remove the financial burden around periods

There is still stigma around periods... It’s time we all spoke out about it, and took the financial burden away

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Richard Hogan: What I learned from working with families in the Philippines for 16 years

Richard Hogan: What I learned from working with families in the Philippines for 16 years

An emotional trip to the Philippines gave Richard Hogan an insight into a people who face much adversity, but refuse to submit to it

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Father getting dressed to his daughter

Richard Hogan: Being a father is the greatest experience of my life

I remember thinking fathers were obscure people. Distant and out of reach. Thankfully, that has changed

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Father & Baby on Couch

Richard Hogan: Burn-out is a frightening enemy for parents... here's how to beat it

I would ask all parents: What did you last laugh at... then urge them to do more of it

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Parenting Moment: Dad Addressing His Child's Misbehavior at Home

Richard Hogan: Want to avoid toddler tantrums or teenage drama? How to set boundaries

How should you deal with a toddler tantrum at the tills, or a teenager's transgressions... you create a healthy boundary and stick to it

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Cell phone break up

Richard Hogan: Scrolling has killed off the carefree school summer holiday idyll

Find a little job for your teenager this summer — it will get them off their devices, teach them life skills, and earn them some money

Wed, 27 May, 2026