Every now and again you see a newspaper report on a kid who has topped him or herself. It’s every parent’s nightmare. The worst, the worst, the worst. I just went to look up the one I saw in the press this week on Google to illustrate my point, and
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“I’m going to the beach for a few days.” “Oh, which beach?” “Jersey again.” “Ah, to see the boy,” I stated matter-of-factly with a scowl. “No…” And thus began the lie. It’s funny. I knew she lied, but she’s really been honest up until this point. So, I left her
Read moreDo teen love affairs lead to poorer exam results at 16 and 18? I’m only asking because of what I’ve noticed from the results that have just come out and from my own dismal exam showing at the age of 16. Have the kids with boyfriends and girlfriends done worse?
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It started out as a joke – of sorts. I would loudly exclaim “Make good choices!” as I would drop her off somewhere, or as she left the house, ensuring all her friends heard me. Yeah, it was embarrassing in the beginning, but my daughter ultimately embraced it. Often before
Read moreI love the way the newspapers and supplements are recommending ways to keep children occupied over the long summer break from school. There’s knotting elastic bands and helping them improve their stock animation skills, there are recommended reading lists. These things are all fine if your kid is under 12
Read moreWith teenagers becoming the new battle ground in the Middle East, it’s made me think about the parents of the dead kids on both sides in Israel and Palestine. Just how terrible must it be for everyone around you to be claiming their murders in geopolitical terms, in terms of
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I never really liked Father’s Day. Partly because I don’t really get the Father’s vs Mother’s Day dynamic. I think that’s crap, really. Mostly, though, because Father’s Day, for me, was something I had to tolerate. Does that make me an ungrateful jerk? Well, yeah, probably. Mother’s Day vs. Father’s
Read moreDear Fellow Eaters I am giving a talk at the Food Doctor clinic 13, Harley Street London W1G on 12thnJune 6.30pm -8.30pm on Emotional Eating What is it ? How do we identify it? What triggers it? How do we manage it? A look at emotional eating issues and their
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Things have gotten a bit strange. I didn’t expect eighteen to be a big deal. It’s just a number, really. But, it feels like a division. Now, I’ve found myself taking a look at my life. Remember the game, Life? You went to college or went to work. You arbitrarily
Read moreHi folks Do any of you guys know any families with a kid that has cancer? If you do this will be of interest. Cancer Research UK run a scheme where kids with cancer get an award for their bravery. Here are the details: Every child nominated for a Little
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