"Entitlement starts with wanting something. That want quickly becomes a need. When we need something and another person withholds that from us, we get angry, even enraged, because we believe we are entitled to have our needs met."

I'm doing my best to be patient, but it's very difficult to see them hanging around the house when the rest of the family is working flat out

"What matters in a family is that everyone’s needs are met as best as possible. Of course, every child differs, and some present with more pronounced needs, requiring a higher response level."

"The loss of a family pet is significant for adults and children. For some, losing a pet who was loved and who provided love and companionship can be as deep as the loss of a person."

The truth is she has never enjoyed school except for the days when they do art

"Firstly, is there a reason your son is struggling to keep up with his schoolwork? Speak with his teachers to understand his apparent struggles in class."

I'm fed up with their rude behaviour. I'm tempted to stop doing their washing and cooking their meals, but it would probably make things worse. What would you suggest?

"Before you rescue her from her feelings, acknowledge and validate how she is feeling because her feelings have context, and they matter."

"Co-parenting in a blended family way is not easy. It relies heavily on clear, respectful and open communication, which can be difficult to achieve if unhealed hurts are on either side."

I’m also worried that my eldest daughter feels obliged to play with her lonely sister

"You describe her as always having been a 'picky eater'. I wonder if there has always been an emotional charge around food in your relationship as a result of this."

This is such a full-on stage of development

"She believes she has left the age of command (do as you’re told) and has entered the age of consent (compliance is negotiable and up to her)."

"Making conscious changes to your routine with your children in mind is not moving away from structure; it is changing it temporarily."

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"The summer after second year can see some students return to school acting like typical 14-years-olds, while others behave as though they were 24."

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Dr Joanna Fortune says she has seen children as young as nine and ten presenting with anxiety