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Richard Hogan

Family Psychotherapist.

Richard Hogan: The sign on my daughter’s bedroom is my greatest achievement

Richard Hogan: The sign on my daughter’s bedroom is my greatest achievement

As we celebrate International Women's Day, I feel being a dad to girls is the best part of my life

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Richard Hogan: We have to legislate to stop powerful tech giants from profiting from our kids

Richard Hogan: We have to legislate to stop powerful tech giants from profiting from our kids

These companies are trading in our children’s attention and gaze. That’s the simple business model - more eyes, more revenue.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Richard Hogan: The technological and logistical magic of Santa

Richard Hogan: Love is a powerful thing - don't be afraid to express it

"We are thinking and feeling stardust. Romantic stardust! And, as far as we are aware in our meagre understanding of it all, the only consciousness to put meaning on this universe."

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Richard Hogan: Having dyslexia doesn't mean you're stupid - I should know

Richard Hogan: Having dyslexia doesn't mean you're stupid - I should know

When a teacher is working with a dyslexic student, they shouldn't see limitations but all the limitless potential that is there.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

'Help, my 15-year-old daughter is out of control — we feel like we are losing our child'

'Help, my 15-year-old daughter is out of control — we feel like we are losing our child'

You are not her best friend. You are her parent and you decide the rules in the house.

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Richard Hogan: The technological and logistical magic of Santa

Richard Hogan: I challenge you to do this one thing — I think it could change your life

Do you dare to disturb your universe?

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Teenage girl sitting on the floor and scrolling her smartphone.

Richard Hogan: Is social media exploiting your child? Here's what you need to know

The federal lawsuit of Meta alleges they knowingly harm the mental health of platform users

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Richard Hogan: The technological and logistical magic of Santa

Richard Hogan: Here are my four top tips for better living for 2024

Dare to disturb your universe - you have to push yourself to see what you're capable of.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Richard Hogan: The technological and logistical magic of Santa

Richard Hogan: The technological and logistical magic of Santa

Taking weather and time zones into account, Santa has about 32 hours to accomplish his task; making all the children around the world who believe in him happy.

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Richard Hogan: Shane MacGowan was more than a hellraiser - were we complicit in his tragic loss?

Richard Hogan: Shane MacGowan was more than a hellraiser - were we complicit in his tragic loss?

"There was a vulnerability and innocence to him, that we all saw and felt needed safeguarding. Whenever he was interviewed, I held my breath. Hoping he wouldn’t be ridiculed or condescended by the interviewer he was faced with."

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023