It’s heart-wrenching when your child is upset. I can’t think of anything worse as a parent of four. It’s so important to validate your child’s feelings of sadness, even over what seems trivial, like losing a toy. This may seem silly to us, but to them it’s the end of...

Sadness impacts us all. As someone battling Bipolar disorder, I found myself in a dark place, where even simple tasks became uphill battles. During an episode, my young son asked, “Mummy, what does it feel like?” I struggled to answer, explaining that “Mummy feels...

We all hate it when our beautiful children are sad or depressed. How can we reassure them and make the feel okay ? Nothing beats a cuddle but it is also very important we offer support and show them how much they are cared for. Young children won’t have developed the...