by Inger Madsen | Jun 2, 2026 | Blog
A parent asked me this week: her daughter is on her phone constantly, and she is convinced it is making the anxiety worse. Every time she tries to limit it, it turns into a massive row. I told her: you are right. And I am not going to dress that up. Jonathan...
by Inger Madsen | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog
There is one child. You know the one. The one who picks the fight before the day has properly started. Who winds up their sibling with what can only be described as artistry. Who somehow takes 85% of your energy while the rest of family life happens somewhere in the...
by Inger Madsen | Apr 12, 2026 | Blog
This is a guest blog from the brilliant Anna at Screen Safe. Join her mailing list here. NEW: WhatsApp Parent-Managed Accounts (Under 13s) WhatsApp has announced the rollout of “Parent-Managed Accounts” — a new feature that now allows children under 13 to use the app,...
by Inger Madsen | Apr 1, 2026 | Blog
A mum got in touch with me recently. Her daughter had just received her mock GCSE results – nine brilliant grades, and two that were slightly lower. And instead of celebrating the nine, her daughter fell apart over the two. They could barely mark the...
by Inger Madsen | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog
When your teenager shouts, slams doors, or bursts into tears, it can feel as though everything has suddenly gone wrong. But very often something else entirely is happening. Your child has simply gone outside their window of tolerance. What the Window of Tolerance...
by Inger Madsen | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog
Divorce doesn’t just split households. It can split a child in two. One part loving Mum. One part loving Dad. And a quiet, guilty voice whispering, “If I choose one, I betray the other.” That divided loyalty often shows up as aggression towards the safer parent… or...
