Families

Elderly parents and finances. It’s not an easy topic to talk about with them, but it’s so important.  In this article, Jessica Silver at Elwell and Shaw Gibbs  explain... Read More

We live in a society where we expect children and adults to conform. We are quick to judge those who are different, and if our children behave inappropriately we often believe this behaviour is a ref... Read More

A divide that exists between many teenagers and their parents is the Internet. The second generation to have grown up with the Internet is coming of age and this is a reality that their parents often... Read More

It’s the question we all dread “Does Santa really exist?” Do I tell them the truth? What do I say? What if they accuse me of being a liar? Our older children who... Read More

Christmas should be the most wonderful time of the year but while the kids might be too excited to sleep, it’s money concerns keeping many parents awake at night.  With the cost-of-living ... Read More

Divorce is common. In the United States, nearly 50% of all marriages ending in divorce. In many instances, children of divorce tend to suffer the most, given their inability to process and cope with ... Read More

I remember the feeling of returning to work after my maternity leave.  It felt daunting.  How would I cope leaving my little boy and adjusting to the new demands in my life? I str... Read More

Looking for childcare? What childcare options are there? And how can you bring the cost down? You’re pregnant. The birth is looming and you think you’ve got everything planned. Birth... Read More

Since becoming a parent of school-aged children, July has taken on a new feel for me. It’s the count-down to the six weeks holidays; a combination of excitement about a summer holiday, concern ... Read More

Trigger warning: Antenatal Depression It’s often difficult for us to recognise if we need help and if we do, what type of support will be beneficial for us. As mums, and especially new m... Read More

Trigger warning: Antenatal depression Hello, my name is Donna Davies and I’m the co-founder of More Than A Tick Box, a non profit campaigning for improved maternal mental health services... Read More

Signs of autism in teens who do not (yet) have a diagnosis are likely to be subtle. If the signs were not subtle, they would probably have been picked up and assessed at a younger age. The signs ofte... Read More

I remember being shocked by a TV programme in 2016 called “My Violent Child” and thinking (despite huge problems with a controlling manipulative and oppositional son I’d adopted) th... Read More

As we grapple with the overwhelming and terrifying fact that Russia has declared war on Ukraine, it’s normal to be wondering what to share with your children and it’s with a heavy heart t... Read More

Whilst some children have a great understanding of what feelings are and how they feel in their body, others have very little insight. It’s not uncommon even for older teenagers not to be clear... Read More