Young People and Drugs – What can adoptive parents do?
Julian Cohen, author of All About Drugs and Young People, is a writer, educator, counsellor and consultant who has specialised in drug and sex education…
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Dyslexia, self-harm and attempted suicide
Research shows that at least 5% of schoolchildren are likely to have dyslexia. Children sometimes lack the maturity to ask for help and things can go sour…
The lifelong social and emotional effects of dyslexia
With the aim to assist both parents and educational practitioners to recognise the emotional turmoil that both young and older dyslexics face in life, Neil Alexander-Passe…
First Hand Experience: Good and bad responses to self-harm from health professionals
In this frank and open post, Dr Pooky Knightsmith talks about self-harm and shares her own experiences, both good and bad, of responses from health professionals.…
How to support grieving college students – Part 1
Between 35% and 48% of college students have lost a family member or close friend within the last two years. Grieving college students and young adults can…
Can children be depressed?
It may be hard to believe that children can experience depression at a very young age, but as the NHS explains, “10% of children in Great…
Six steps to finding balance in busy lives
It is important to know that life imbalance is one of the biggest causes of stress in the western world; consequently understanding why we experience…
Teach your Child How to Fight Anxiety
Natasha Daniels is a child therapist and has worked with young children and their families for over 15 years. Her book, How to Parent Your Anxious…
Designing The Princess and the Fog
What better way to explain depression to children than with a relatable and enjoyable storybook full of vibrant illustrations? The author of The Princess and the Fog, Lloyd…
Exclusive look at The Princess and the Fog
Enjoy this sneak peek at The Princess and the Fog, JKP’s latest children’s book. Vibrantly illustrated, this book was designed to be read with children aged 5-7…