Some parents feel very uncomfortable talking to their children about relationships and sex. If that’s how you feel, do not fear. Social enterprise Outspoken Sex Ed is on hand to help. Co-founder Leah Jewett has kindly taken some time to tell me about the organisation’s work and provide mums, dads and carers with hints and
Have you ever given any thought to how your behaviour at the dinner table could impact on your child’s relationship with food? I hadn’t until I spoke to eating disorder and mental health campaigner Hope Virgo. They can either be a haven of calm where family bonds are developed or places where heated debate and
When I was a teenager, my mother packed me off on an outdoor activity course with a bunch of kids I didn’t know. I think she was at her wits end and unsure how to deal with me: A frequently miserable, messy-haired, heavy metal-loving son. Although she didn’t say as much, it was clear she
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a demanding year. With children at home being homeschooled and combining this with the stress of working from home, it’s quite understandable some people would want to give themselves a bit of a boost. I was asked to try out a few different health supplements
Natasha Devon is a major advocate for the mental health of young people and minority groups. She’s a writer, activist, podcaster and campaigner.
