There is nothing wrong with shyness in children. In fact, shy children often do well at school, are better behaved, listen attentively to others and are easier to look after. So let’s stop trying to change them…
Category Archive: Family
Family
Annie Ridout was concerned about the impact the pandemic was having on her children’s mental health, so she started telling them stories about the magical things we can do when we believe in ourselves…
Family
There’s something Annie Ridout is finding increasingly frustrating. Why are parents no longer telling their kids the difference between right and wrong, and that it’s not OK to hurt other children?
Family
A child having a lie-in should be cause for celebration. So why do we instead start panicking that there’s something seriously wrong, and preparing ourselves for a trip to A&E?
Family
“For our children to thrive, they need to witness their parents living happy, fulfilled lives. For some people, it may be that marriage problems are compromising their happiness.” Divorce coach Lucy Williamson on why separating is sometimes the best thing for the kids…
Family
A new culture of taking annual leave to catch up with a mounting workload got Annie Ridout thinking about why mothers end up working while on family holidays. Here’s are some possible reasons they take work away with them…
Family
When Scarlett Russell discovered she was pregnant, she and her partner Chris were delighted – they had conceived quickly. But they soon discovered the pregnancy was ectopic and a harrowing process began…
Family
A midwife left this letter by the bed of a new mother after she gave birth. Whether you’re a first, second or third-time mum, the message will still resonate. But prepare to shed some tears, especially if you’ve just given birth…
Family
After two medicalised births, Annie Ridout went in to be induced with her third baby fairly clear on how the birth would unravel. But it took a surprising turn and ended up being the most empowering of all three births, despite an early induction…