Only by being really difficult can the child discover whether the parents are resilient and robust – worth having. If…
“Now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good”. (John Steinbeck, East of Eden) Adolescents…
What’s it like for a parent to discover their adolescent son or daughter self-harms? It can be daunting to keep…
For most people seeking psychotherapy, there are many questions that come up for discussion. But increasingly today, right at the…
In the early childhood years, much focus is on milestones and basic needs: is the toddler taking first steps? Have…
As I write this, we are just finishing with the holiday season. Holidays typically mean extended time with family and…
Have you ever considered what is the opposite of play, or whether it even has an opposite? This question hadn’t…
Adolescence is often described as a rollercoaster, with emotions running wild, identities evolving, and confusion reigning supreme. Recently I re-read…
Being a parent offers many opportunities for joy, growth and development. But also of course many challenges. Andrew Solomon puts it well: “parenthood abruptly catapults us into a permanent relationship with a stranger”. This is how it feels when new parents stare in curiosity and wonder at the face of their newborn.