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Parenting a child with ADHD or other special educational needs is often a journey filled with self-doubt and isolation. But Olivia Kessel and her daughter’s story shows how understanding the reality of your situation can lead to powerful transformation. “I just wanted her to get dressed without a meltdown,” Dr Olivia Kessel reflects, looking back […]
When life gets busy, relationships can quietly slip away. Yasmina Floyer explores why it happens and shares expert-backed advice on reconnecting with the people who matter most. Words: Yasmina Floyer. Images: Shutterstock After the festive season, many of us find ourselves reflecting on relationships that felt stretched or strained over Christmas — the family tensions, […]
From always putting others first to never quite feeling included, the role you play in your friendships may have been shaped decades before you even met your closest friends. We tend to think of friendships as something we choose freely as adults. We meet people, we connect, and we decide who feels right for us. […]
The Oxford ADHD & Autism Centre is hosting a free online webinar for parents and carers who want practical, straightforward information about ADHD in children.
Being treated as the family favourite might seem like a blessing, while becoming the family scapegoat can feel like a curse. But psychologists say both experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds, shaping self-worth, relationships and identity well into adulthood. Many adults spend years wondering why they struggle to trust themselves. Why criticism feels devastating, they […]
Heidi Scrimgeour uncovers the common mistakes we make in our family relationships and, alongside a selection of experts, explores simple changes that will make things a whole lot better
From board games to Mario Kart, experts say taking a break to play with your children can reduce stress, boost connection and ease working-from-home guilt. Half term has barely started and already you’ve probably heard it 50 times: “Will you come and play with me?” Usually at the exact moment you open your laptop, answer […]
Narcissistic parents warp family dynamics, leaving lasting emotional scars. Discover the hidden roles children play in these toxic systems and how to break free from the cycle of manipulation, guilt, and emotional abuse. In healthy families, emotional support and love are at the heart of a nurturing environment. Family members have the freedom to explore […]
Parenthood may feel like a pause in visibility, but it is often a powerful season of leadership development, shaping strengths such as empathy, resilience, and relational awareness. This article explores how parents can integrate who they have become and step back into work with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.
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