31 Jul 2025

How to be a good parent when you're struggling

From Nine To Noon, 11:25 am on 31 July 2025

Parenting can be a challenge at the best of times - but what about when mum or dad are experiencing low mood ? 

How to support your children when you're struggling yourself? 

Ben Sedley is a clinical psychologist with two decades experience working with adults, children, adolescents and families.

His latest book is called Holding the Heavy Stuff - a self help guide for anyone who has struggled with low mood, self doubt, worries or mean thoughts about themselves.

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