Health and Wellbeing Blog For Parents With Small Children

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It's OK Not To Be OK: World Mental Health Day 2025

Updated: 16.05.25 World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10 October, embraces the 2025 theme “Mental Health for All.” This theme encourages everyone to raise awareness about mental health issues, break down stigma, and promote better mental health globally. 1....

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Interview With Elaine Nicholson MBE About Autism

  As part of World Mental Health Day RiiRoo decided to interview phycologists in the mental health field to get their advice on how best to look after your mental health. This year's theme for World Mental Health Day is...

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Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 2025

Updated: 16.05.25 Mental health awareness has gained significant traction in recent years through prominent campaigns and increased public dialogue. Yet, children’s mental health remains underrepresented in these conversations. This oversight must change—mental health challenges can profoundly affect children and young...

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Does Not Having A Father Affect A Child?

Published: 26.8.22 Updated: 25.7.24 It is a common belief that not having a father in a child’s life will have a negative effect on their development. This is often referred to as the “Father Wound” theory. However, there is little...

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Cyberbullying: Causes, Effects, and Remedies

Published: 4.5.22 Updated: 24.7.24 Cyberbullying is a relatively new form of bullying that has been getting more attention as it becomes increasingly common. In 2020, approx. 19% of children aged between 10-15 reported being victims of cyberbullying in the UK...

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