Positive Parenting Series

Special Reports

  • SPECIAL REPORT: Parenting Styles

    "Most of us parent on the basis of a mixture of our upbringing, lived experience and external advice from other sources, which can be quite contradictory or confusing. When it comes to parenting, there's no magic bullet."

    Dr Emma Woodward

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  • SPECIAL REPORT: Wellbeing Barometer Survey 2025/26

    "While some concerns exist, positive signs are also emerging. Many students are showing resilience and adaptability. Results highlight the crucial need for early intervention and prevention measures reinforcing the value of a community-based approach."

    Dr Emma Woodward

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  • SPECIAL REPORT: Respectful Language

    "If you swear at someone, or about someone, you are actually committing an act of verbal violence. You transgress the usual rules of social interaction, impinging upon someone's self-image and their sense of dignity."

    Laverne Antrobus

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  • SPECIAL REPORT: Managing Overwhelm

    "As human beings, our brains haven’t evolved fast enough to adapt to the digital world that we now live in. This means that the overload of messages that we receive through ever-present media platforms often results in stress, anxiety, and overwhelm."

    Laverne Antrobus

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  • SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating Mother's Day

    "Mothers play a critical role in the family, which is a powerful force for social cohesion and integration. In essence, the mother-child relationship is vital for the healthy development of children and in their journey to independence."

    Laverne Antrobus

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  • SPECIAL REPORT: Surviving Christmas

    "For many Christmas is a wonderful day filled with family, friends, gifts, good food and good times. But for some people, the reality is often quite different due to increased loneliness and hardship."

    Dr Emma Woodward

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