Why is our child becoming so worried about what is happening in the world?
My granddaughter seems increasingly anxious after hearing news stories about wars, climate change and world events…
30 September 2026
How can we support a young person who is exploring their identity?
My young person has been talking about different aspects of their identity and is asking questions that I’m unsure how to answer…
30 September 2026
Should we worry when our teenager starts spending more time alone?
My teenager used to spend time with family and friends, but now they stay in their room most evenings and weekends…
30 September 2026
When is our child ready to walk to school without us?
My 7 year old son has started asking if he can walk to school without me because some of his friends are allowed to go by themselves…
17 September 2026
Should we be worried that our 2 year old still uses a soother at bedtime?
My 3 year old still has a soother when going to bed and seems to really rely on it to settle and fall asleep…
16 September 2026
How can I support my children when they are frightened by another parent’s anger?
My child has told me her dad lost his temper, threw her phone on the ground and kicked it across the room, breaking thescreen…
15 September 2026
How can we help our son when his best friend has moved away?
My 9 year old son’s best friend moved away over the summer, and I think it’s only really hit him now that he’s gone back to school…
11 September 2026
How should we handle an argument with our child that became physical?
If I have an oppsition to minecraft and my child in secondary school is given a minecraft figure and takes it home despite me saying I don’t want anything to do…
9 September 2026
What can help us stay patient when parenting feels overwhelming?
Lately, I’ve been finding it much harder to stay patient with my son, especially when I’m tired or have had a stressful day…
9 September 2026
Where can we find consistency when parenting in separate homes?
My child’s other parent and I live separately, and we sometimes have different rules, routines and expectations in each home…
4 September 2026