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My son is hand-washing a lot. Do you think he has OCD?

My son is hand-washing a lot. Do you think he has OCD?

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Boys, OCD, Teenager

I’m getting worried about my 13 year old. He was always fussy enough, but now he’s washing his hands A LOT and he’s trying to avoid touching things, even in his own room. He has been very stressed about going back to school and I think it is because he is freaked out...
My daughter’s new teacher has a fearsome reputation

My daughter’s new teacher has a fearsome reputation

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Girls, Primary, School

My eldest daughter is just turning 9 and has been having panic attacks since she found out who her new class teacher is. The woman in question has a fearsome reputation in the school and sounds like she is very strict and very cross. My daughter is prone to anxiety...
My 11-year-old daughter is very anxious about returning to school

My 11-year-old daughter is very anxious about returning to school

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Covid-19, Girls, School

As the date for starting back to school approaches, my 11-year-old daughter is getting more and more anxious. She has noticed the rise in Coronavirus cases over the last few weeks and is asking me constantly if she will be safe in school. I tell her that the teachers...
Helping sixth class pupils take the next step of their journey

Helping sixth class pupils take the next step of their journey

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Boys, Covid-19, Friendships, Girls, Preteen, School

Whenever we think about change, it is helpful to recognise that ending, or finishing, one stage is often a necessary precursor to moving to a new stage. That is why most primary schools use occasions like Confirmation, School Sports Days, School Tours or Graduation...
My daughter is anxious about activities re-starting

My daughter is anxious about activities re-starting

by David | Jul 13, 2020 | Anxiety, Covid-19, Girls, Separation, Sport

My 12 year old daughter is struggling with anxiety at the moment. She is nervous of going to friends’ houses, and of activities starting back up. When we are in the car on the way to something and she is upset or is begging me not to leave what’s the best course...
How can I persuade my son to move up to the attic room?

How can I persuade my son to move up to the attic room?

by David | Jul 13, 2020 | Anxiety, Boys, Empathy, Primary, Separation

We are hoping to convert our attic later this summer. The plan always was to move our 10-year-old son up there, so that he and his younger brother can have a room each. He’ll even get an ensuite! When we mentioned recently that we might be able to get a builder now,...
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