Latest articles by Dr Patricia Britto
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Why do some children struggle to make friends? We ask child psychologist Dr Britto (and the reasons are relatable)
Children (and adults) need to practise when it comes to making friends here's how to help...
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"Smacking is ineffective" - child psychologist reveals 8 reasons it can damage parent-child relationships, amid calls for a ban
The current laws in England and Northern Ireland have been described as 'dangerously vague,' calling for a long-overdue ban on smacking children altogether.
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'It's not school refusal it's EBSA' - and when your child has difficulties going in here's what you can try, from an educational psychologist
GoodToKnow expert panellist Dr Patricia Britto explains 'Emotional Based School Avoidance'
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9 ways your phone addiction is affecting your children - experts share the red flags to watch out for and how to reverse the effects
We understand that modern life makes it really hard to put our phones down, but our experts share how to spot your own phone addiction, and how to prevent negative effects it might have on your kids.
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What is attachment parenting and is it a style you want to try? We spoke to an expert and here’s all you need to know
If you're interested in attachment parenting, we've sought expert help from a psychologist to give you all the information you need on this popular style of raising kids.
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CoComelon has been accused of being 'overstimulating' - the experts explain why it's ok to let your kid watch the popular cartoon
CoComelon is adored by kids around the world, but some experts have shared reasons they don't think children should be watching - we look at both sides of the argument.
