Tag Archives: distress

Does your child start crying or throw a tantrum when you need to leave them? This can be absolutely heart wrenching and distressing for both of you. It’s important to know that separation anxiety (distress at the point of separating… Continue Reading >

For lots of us, our families started growing when we brought home our first pet, long before the children arrived! Like all cohabiting beings pets and kids need to learn how to live together. Setting the ground rules of how… Continue Reading >

Motherhood is the zenith of bliss and at the very same time it can be the nadir of distress. New mothers, many often, find it hard to cope with the around the clock responsibility of a baby. Coupled with anxieties,… Continue Reading >

Having a baby, especially your first is already a challenging time but during this COVID-19 Pandemic, many new parents are feeling alone and isolated. They are missing out on many of the usual supports such as friends, family, health professionals… Continue Reading >

There’s one thing all women know to expect from pregnancy: morning sickness. Often it’s a touch of squeamishness that alerts us to the possibility that we’re pregnant – and sends us racing out the door to buy a packet (or… Continue Reading >

The sad reality is that children younger and younger are expressing concerns about body image. Negative body image can cause significant distress and low self-esteem. Research has indicated that children as young as 8 and 9 are vulnerable to negative… Continue Reading >

The short answer is yes.  From a nutritional and health point of view; breastfeeding has so many benefits that it should be our first point of call. The long answer is not always.  I believe the mental health of the… Continue Reading >