How to Spot a Toxic Relationship

Toxic relationships occur when an unhealthy power dynamic develops between two people, and one dominates the other: what they say, do and feel can be controlled or diminished by the person in control. However, knowing how to spot a toxic relationship isn't inherent, because we often look for visible... read more »

Helicopter Parenting and How to Avoid It

Recent research published in the journal Developmental Psychology has fuelled the argument that helicopter parenting – metaphorically hovering above your child, over-protecting them and exerting excessive control over their life – is damaging children’s wellbeing. The findings come from a study of 422 children when aged two,... read more »

Santa Claus: Myth or Lie?

Santa Claus: is he a myth or a lie? And should we be honest about him? Santa Claus is alive and well! Myth or lie? I recently reviewed a... read more »

Exam Results Not Good? How to Move Forward

If your exam results aren't good, it can feel like the end of the world. We're here to reassure you there are ways to move forward and take control, making the best of your future without branding yourself a failure. At Christine Tizzard Psychology, we often use the CALM approach... read more »

Is it good or bad to praise the kids? It all depends on how it is done.

To praise or not to praise, that is the question. Several research reports published recently have asserted that ‘overpraising’ children can actually set them up to fail. One such study carried out at Utrecht University in the Netherlands found that over... read more »