Anger During Pregnancy

Failure to recognise and understand anger can lead to a variety of problems for pregnant women and their unborn babies.

Advice for new step-parents

If you are new to the role of parent of a blended family and are finding things frustrating, difficult or confusing, take heart – you are not alone.

The art of validating an anxious child

In addition to feeling anxious, the child may begin to feel ashamed and abandoned. On top of the child’s reaction, the parent too is now worked up and distressed. Read more.

What parents can change and what they can’t…

Today, we believe that if a child has a genetic propensity for anxiety, the family she is raised in can determine the outcome. A loving, supportive family may keep the tendency for anxiety to lie dormant. Read more.