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Growing up is a serious business and these days it’s far more serious than it ever was before. Whilst children may appear to have far more than they have ever had at their disposable by way of shiny new things, colourful new toys made of plastic, endless access[…]
Read MoreNot every child is graced with reams of confidence. For some, certain situations will bring out the best in them, whilst less familiar or fearful situations may cause their confidence to evaporate completely. As a parent, this is very hard to see when you know that your child[…]
Read MoreWhilst we think about teenagers as reaching a point in their lives where they want to be away from the family unit, and spending their time socialising and interacting with their friends in the outside world, the reality is that this is happening less frequently than the media[…]
Read MoreThese days it is very rare to hear of a child complaining that they’re bored. For many of us who are of parenting age, we can remember the dull sensation of feeling like there just wasn’t very much to do. But in this day and age, children and[…]
Read MoreIn this article, I would like to explore the concept of eating a poor, unhealthy or low nutrition diet. In my work as a therapist in Essex, I work with children, young people and teenagers in which over the years I have noticed an upward trend in the[…]
Read MoreUpon discovery that your child or teenager is experiencing challenges with their learning, it is, of course, natural to feel some fear and anxiety. There are lots of unknowns and uncertainties that can cause both you and your child to feel a sense of uncertainty about what this[…]
Read MoreEven the brightest children can face obstacles in learning and achieving their very best if they lack the all-important skill of being able to concentrate. It is expected that a child’s concentration levels can be calculated by adding their age to 10 minutes. For example, if your child[…]
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