Ask the Expert: ‘Every bit of downtime I have now I find myself resorting to scrolling social media’

Ask the Expert: On average, 14 is the most challenging year for teenagers, and also for their parents

Ask the Expert: Moving to vulnerable communication about feelings neutralises resentment

Ask the Expert: She is really sensitive, is easily upset and has lots of fears

Ask the Expert: Lots of different things can assist with creating a better sleep routine and it is usually a case of trial and error to find what works

Ask the Expert: In helping your daughter, the goal is to understand and address the underlying stresses that cause her meltdowns

Ask the Expert: ‘He has now said he doesn’t want to hang out with his friends at school any more but won’t say why’

Ask the Expert: ‘My daughter is particularly upset at the loss of her best friend’

Ask the Expert: My husband had a terrible experience of school and doesn’t want to label our son

She used to be very chatty but now she isolates herself in her room and never mentions any friends

Ask the Expert: ‘She seems to be very troubled about being unable to fall asleep immediately when she lies down’

Ask the Expert: The good news is that there is a lot you can do as a parent to support your child’s executive function

Ask the Expert: ‘I get the impression the nurse thinks she might be autistic’

Ask the Expert: No child should be physically harmed by their parent

Ask the Expert: She seems to be suffering from very high anxiety levels and is stressed about many aspects of school