Expert Articles

Most of us realise that going for a walk in the park or forest with our children is beneficial for both their health and our own. Most kids love to run around, play hide and seek or simply look at th... Read More

Elaine Halligan, Director of the Parent Practice ( theparentpractice.com ) offers some expert advice for parents on how to manage screentime this summer. The summer holidays are almo... Read More

High-functioning anxiety is an emerging issue facing many men today as the world grows ever smaller, and deadlines that seemingly exceed the capacity to deliver grow ever tighter.  This shr... Read More

This is a particularly resonant topic for me this year. As I write this article, our daughter is having her last ever day of primary school. So as a coach, a speaker and trainer in the world of child... Read More

As you progress through your career, increasing your levels of gravitas, having a strong level of impact and being viewed as a credible voice of authority become increasingly important.  Not onl... Read More

Why Communicating With Your Parents As They Get Older Is So Important You might have thought that the awkward, tough conversations with your parents were over when you stopped being a teenager.&... Read More

I, like many of you, struggle to get a handle on my teens eating habits. As they become more independent and have greater influences it isn’t surprising that their diet becomes more about what ... Read More

As many parents and teens head into the final stretch of GSCE and A level exam preparations, the key message is Don't stress!  This is so easy to say but hard to do especially as c... Read More

There have been many cases highlighted in the media of tragic severe allergic reactions which sadly have resulted in loss of life. Despite the media coverage there is still a certain amount of scepti... Read More

Depression is a serious disorder that, unfortunately, is very common among students. Research shows that in 2022, the number of American students diagnosed with depression reached 33%. Another s... Read More

When it comes to financial matters the education system has let our children down. Historically there has been little to no emphasis on understanding the ways in which money can work for you. Le... Read More

None of my friends, colleagues or customers are in the same job as they were prior to having children. That might not come as a surprise to you, everyone moves companies, but most of these women aren... Read More

Those of you who have worked with me, may well be aware that my speciality is working with parents who have challenging children, and I would say that in 50% of my bespoke coaching work, those challe... Read More

Healthy food nourishes the body and gives it the essential nutrients needed to function properly whilst also optimising energy levels. You’re probably well versed in the fact food is your ... Read More

Not only do women find it harder to get a seat at the tables where decisions are made, we struggle to get our voices heard when we get there.  Within my book ‘Closing the Influence Ga... Read More