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How much should we be doing for our children and how much support is too much? Take a look at the interview I did on Good Morning Britain discussing Snowplough Parenting with self-professed … [Read More]
By Siobhan Harris, Parenting and Family Expert, Boots WebMD
The decision whether to have a second child and when is tough for many parents, with increasing numbers deciding not to go there; statistics reveal that the majority of families in the UK are now stopping with only one child. You may decide to focus your attentions on your existing child, let nature take its course or opt for a dog instead. […]
By Yvonne Green MBACP
Qualified Counsellor and Eating Therapist, The Food Doctor Clinic, Harley Street
Eating disorders start for many reasons. They are very complex, often many factors contribute to them and these can change during the course of the disorder. It isn’t easy, or in fact worthwhile, to try and pinpoint one thing or to blame anybody. […]
By Gemma Landau BSc (Hons) NT MBANT: Nutrition
Qualified Nutritional Therapist, The Food Doctor Clinic, Harley Street
It’s hard to sift through the confusing, ever-changing, conflicting information about what we’re meant to feed our children, let alone decipher what most of it means. Help is at a hand from an expert […]
By Gemma Landau BSc (Hons) NT MBANT: Nutrition
Qualified Nutritional Therapist, The Food Doctor Clinic, Harley Street
Children are not simply younger adults when it comes to nutrition; they are growing and they are usually much more active. […]
By Yvonne Green MBACP
Qualified Counsellor and Eating Therapist, The Food Doctor Clinic, Harley Street
As parents it can be very difficult to know if our child may have food issues or may be developing an eating disorder. This isn’t easy to spot and our child may be reluctant to tell us or even talk about it. You may believe that they are behaving strangely or acting obsessively. […]
By Siobhan Harris, Parenting and Family Expert, Boots WebMD
As parents, we’ve all asked the question, ‘Why does my child do that?’ at some point. Whether it’s lying, ignoring or interrupting, our children’s behaviour can be very surprising. […]
By Siobhan Harris, Parenting and Family Expert, Boots WebMD
There are lots of factors to consider when deciding when to start a family. Financial stability, relationships and career all play a part in the big decision. […]
School House Magazine
Spring / Summer 2013
Do you ever dismay at your teenage daughter’s choice of attire? From less than subtle style statements to rebellious body art, as parents we strive to help our daughters make good fashion decisions. […]
By Siobhan Harris, Parenting and Family Expert, Boots WebMD
Pocket money is a tricky topic for most parents. How much? When to start giving it? Should children earn it by doing chores?
I discussed this with Siobhan Harris, who offers some very helpful guidelines.. […]
Morrisons Magazine
March / April 2013
In this article I talk with Morrisons about the importance of family meals and how to slot them into everyday life.
It can be hard to incorporate family meals into everyone’s busy schedules or to get our children off their screens to sit together and eat, but it’s well worth the effort. […]
Author of the bestselling Seven Secrets of Successful Parenting and Sibling Rivalry, Seven Simple Solutions (both Bantam Press, London) Karen has lectured and appeared on radio, television and in the press throughout the UK. She has inspired thousands of parents internationally to find their natural strengths and to raise confident, cooperative, motivated happier children.
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BBC Breakfast
with Sian Williams
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The Hour
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and Michelle McManus
BBC Radio 4
with Mariella Frostrup
BBC Radio London
with Anne Diamond
BBC Radio London
with Jumoke Fashola
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Siblings
Interview
Parent Types
Interview
Parenting Style
Article
Teens’ Independence
Article
Sibling Rivalry
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I Want What She’s Got
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Holidays with kids
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Book Review
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