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The Pursuit of Happiness

“I just want my kids to be happy” is often said by well intentioned, loving parents.  However, research has shown that the focus on creating happy kids is implicitly teaching them that any time they […]

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Emotional Inflammation

In the past few crazy years a phenomenon has come to light known as ‘emotional inflammation’.  Similar to post-traumtic stress, it’s a response to uncertain circumstances, increasingly difficult situations and the non-stop news cycle in […]

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Home and Abroad

I write this from our son’s flat in Berlin, Germany. Our suitcases are packed ready for an early morning flight homeward bound.  We’ve been visiting the UK and Germany and while it’s been an amazing […]

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Bridled Strength

The rise in domestic violence and over all violence in our society raises questions of how to tackle prevention.  Social values are ambiguous guidelines that determine our social behaviour. The things we collectively value will […]

The Power of Attention
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The Power of Attention

My children were in their teens when social media became ‘a thing’ (anyone remember My Space?) I’d check how their homework was going and notice multiple tabs open on their screen.  I’d challenge them as to […]

6 or 9?
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Perspective

You may have seen the picture of two people on opposite ends of a large number arguing over whether it was a ‘six’or a ‘nine’.  How easily our differing perspectives can lead to a conflict.  […]