There is no doubt that parenting can be an incredibly challenging task. As children develop and grow so must our parenting skills if we want to ensure they become healthy, balanced adults. The style of parenting we adopt is the key.

The adverse childhood experiences study examined the relationship between 10 categories of adverse and traumatic experiences in the first 18 years of life and physical health, mental health and social functioning outcomes.

This three-part series delivers tips on relationships from Dr. John Gottman, a world renowned expert on relationships and marital stability, having researched the subject since the 1970’s. Gottman is most famous for his ability to predict if a couple were going to divorce based on his observations of their interactions and behaviour. This three-part series covers relationship myths; behaviours that predict the end of a relationship, and principles for a happy relationship.

This three-part series delivers tips on relationships from Dr. John Gottman, a world renowned expert on relationships and marital stability, having researched the subject since the 1970’s. Gottman is most famous for his ability to predict if a couple were going to divorce based on his observations of their interactions and behaviour. This three-part series covers relationship myths; behaviours that predict the end of a relationship, and principles for a happy relationship.

This three-part series delivers tips on relationships from Dr. John Gottman, a world renowned expert on relationships and marital stability. Having researched the subject since the 1970’s, Gottman is most famous for his ability to predict if a couple were going to divorce based on his observations of their interactions. This three-part series covers relationship myths; behaviours that predict the end of a relationship, and guidelines for a happy relationship.

Chronically invalidated children can grow into adults plagued with self-doubt, low self esteem and lack of confidence that can affect everything from the relationships they engage in to the career paths they choose.

Suppressing negative emotions is a form of avoidance and may lead to emotional dysfunction.

Research has shown that there are simple exercises you can do daily to improve your mood and increase feelings of wellbeing.

Scars from wounds that we have worked hard to heal should be a source of pride, not shame.

Stress is a normal and helpful response to a perceived threat, which may be a physical threat or a psychological one, however, in periods of sustained stress, this response needs to be consciously managed.

When we are able to accept ourselves as we are, in all our imperfection, that is where true inner peace can be found.

The pandemic has brought issues of grief and loss into our lives, and not just for those of us who have lost loved ones. For many of us, our lives are very different now to what they used to look like in so many ways, resulting in an experience of loss, and for which we may grieve.