Tag: anxiety
How I Fought Off Depression With Five Kids In Tow
I’m one of those people who enjoys variety. And when it comes to mental health problems, it seems, there’s no exception. By the time I was...
Ask The Parents – How Can I Cope With My Post-Natal...
It doesn’t matter whether life as a new mum is harder than you expected, or if everything is rosy. Post-natal depression is...
We Were Looking Forward To Being Mothers Together, But Then My...
It’s often said there’s no relationship quite like the one which exists between sisters. That was certainly true when it came to...
Kids’ Mental Health – Why One Good Friend Is Better Than...
For as long as we can remember, kids have formed different social circles at school. My own schoolfriends used to talk about the Populars,...
Pregnant And Depressed – Why We Need To Speak Out About...
Life with young children can be tough – all parents know that. But if every day feels like an impossible battle, maybe it’s...
I Hid Who I Was Because I Thought Being Gay Was...
Until fairly recently, I spent the majority of my life being afraid to be who I am. I prayed that God would...
When Your Child Doesn’t Want To Go To School – ‘School...
There are few of us whose kids haven’t feigned illness to get a day off school when they simply didn’t feel like going....
40% Of New Mums Say They Feel Anxious Or Depressed In...
More than 40% of new mothers in the US experience anxiety, depression or feelings of being overwhelmed in the first three months after...
Has The Momo Challenge Come To The UK? Parents’ Fears Over...
An online suicide challenge ‘game’ may have spread to England, sparking fears among UK parents. One mother in Manchester said she was...
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How To Help Vulnerable Dads Be Better Fathers
When it comes to parenting, mothers are still stereotypically seen as the dominant force in the family, in charge of everything from dinner to...
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Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble… If you’re planning a Halloween party or want something different to give to trick-or-treating visitors, try our wickedly good...
Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Barack and Michelle Obama
During their eight years in the White House, Barack and Michelle Obama had to cope with more than just their official duties. Sasha (Natasha)...
6 Best Podcasts For Parents
As parents, we live incredibly busy and sometimes chaotic lives. Also, a lot of us are continually assessing if we are doing the right...
Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Sarah Michelle Gellar
She faced down the forces of darkness as the star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and hunted for clues with the Scooby Doo gang....