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A new book to support teen wellbeing and emotional health? Yes please!

What if there was a quick way to boost our teens' wellbeing. Techniques they could learn over time, a bit like a new life skill, and use whenever they needed them. Read on to find out how this might be possible!

Published on Friday, April 22nd, 2022

Perfectionism - an increasing problem for our young people

I have thoroughly enjoyed being back out and about in the last few weeks, giving talks in schools, to pupils, teachers and parents, but I have noticed that time and again my awareness raising about perfectionism leads a lot of people to approach me with their personal worries.

Published on Saturday, February 12th, 2022

Eating and Body Issues in Teens - #DomIn60Minutes Webinar Summary

For my latest #DomIn60Minutes parent and teacher webinar I was delighted to chat with Professor Lucy Serpell of University College, London. Lucy is a Professor of the Psychology of Eating Disorders, as well as a mum of 2 teenagers. We covered a lot in our 60 minutes!

Published on Sunday, January 30th, 2022

Autism webinar - top takeaways for parents (and teachers!)

I was delighted to have an absolutely fascinating conversation with national and local Autism specialists Dr Ian Ensum and Andrew Powell for my 6th #DomIn60Minutes webinar.

Published on Friday, November 19th, 2021

ADHD – What do parents need to know? Webinar takeaways!

The latest #DomIn60Minutes webinar, in conversation with Dr Laura Wade (a clinical psychologist specialising in ADHD), was absolutely fascinating

Published on Thursday, October 14th, 2021

Pearls of wisdom- What should we pass onto our children?

If you could pass on one rule to live by what would you say?

Published on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021