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REVIEW; Webinar on Risks and Benefits of Social Media on the Mental Health of Adolescents, with a Consultant Psychiatrist at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

I listened in to a webinar on this ever evolving topic and will summarise the five key take-aways for you here

Published on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Learning to look after their health… what should teens focus on?

A fascinating and slightly sobering survey was released recently, analysing current students’ health, and suggesting areas that might need a little more care or support. So what do I as a parent, and you, as parents, carers, teachers and in other vital roles working with teens, need to know?

Published on Saturday, May 17th, 2025

“You’re not my friend anymore!” How can we reduce the incidence and (sometimes devastating) impact of social ostracism?

“You’re not my friend anymore!” is possibly one of the most stressful things a person can hear - whether they are in the playground aged 5 or a middle-aged adult.

Published on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Our kids are more anxious… but are smartphones and social media the main culprits?

With a lot of focus recently on smartphones, social media and mental health (again!) I thought I would read the latest articles and research and see where we are with it all.

Published on Saturday, August 17th, 2024

Vitamins and stuff - for Vegetarian children!

There is more awareness of vegetarian (and vegan) diets and more children are following these diets. Here are my top tips for staying healthy.

Published on Thursday, June 13th, 2024

Cross-cultural challenges when raising teens

A blog about dealing with the sometimes challenging issue of having one strong cultural identity at home, whilst the outside world promotes a different culture.

Published on Friday, May 10th, 2024