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12Sep

The Short and Long-Term Impact of Bullying

Welldoing

bullying, children

Relationships

Bullying, whether in person or as cyberbullying on the internet, is an increasing problem for children. Research explains its effects
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23Aug

Poor Exam Results? Next Steps for Parents and Teens

Sarah Dean

children, education, family, parenting, school, teenagers

Therapists

If exam results aren't as high as hoped, feelings of guilt, anger and disappointment can be felt by both parents and teens. Therapist Sarah Dean has some advice on how to cope
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12Jul

Autism and Learning Disabilities: What’s the Difference?

Kate Baldry

autism, care, children, education

Therapists

Many people misunderstand autism and learning difficulties; they do not always appear together explains clinical psychologist Dr Kate Baldry
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10May

Why Empathy is Important in Parenting

Stuart Passmore

children, empathy, father, mother, parenting

Relationships

Showing empathy towards your child might protect them from difficulties such as low self-esteem, anxiety and depression
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14Apr

Shelf-Help: Supporting Teenage Mental Health

Welldoing

books, children, school, teenagers

Mind

A new Reading Well scheme has been launched, this time focusing on supporting the mental health of young people
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17Mar

Are We Missing the Point when it Comes to Anorexia?

Terri Apter

children, eatingdisorders, parenting, society, women

Mind

Terri Apter reflects on the current, largely media-blaming, debate regarding anorexia, suggesting that we have more power than we realise to positively influence young people
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11Mar

​Bullying: A Cry for Help?

hilda burke

bullying, children, family, school, teenagers, therapy

Therapists

Therapist Hilda Burke on the importance of having sympathy for the person who perpetrates bullying, as well as the victims
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03Mar

7 Tips for Mindful Parenting

Inspiration Space

children, family, mindfulness, tips

Soul

To mark Mother's Day, three women have compiled ideas for making better connections with children, and being #presentmum
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08Feb

Do We Really Know what's Best for Our Children?

maria oliveira

children, counselling, family, father, mother, parenting, therapy

Therapists

As a parent, you may think you know what is best for your child. In her work with children and teenagers, therapist Maria Oliveira has come to realise the importance of giving young people a voice in the family.
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02Feb

Mindfulness Tips for Exam Stress: How to Support Your Child

Graham Doke

children, education, family, father, home, meditation, mindfulness, mother, parenting, stress, tips

Soul

Graham Doke shares some simple mindfulness tips to help parents support their children through exam stress
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