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23/04/2026

An interesting piece of research on the effects of the pandemic lockdown on children’s development.

https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/early-pandemic-kids-development-set-back-substantially-says-new-study

UK-based work identifies differences in development between pre-Covid and Covid-era children.

23/02/2026

This is not a well known problem that babies can be born with. Apparently many Doctors are not very aware of it. This is where the food tube does not go to the stomach but the babies lungs (usually) this means the child needs an immediate operation. Unfortunately this will mean lifelong issues with swallowing for those affected.

27/01/2026

This looks a good one

27/01/2026

25/01/2026

Charlie enjoying his annual bath yesterday:)

07/11/2025

https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/climate-conspiracists-can-still-be-nudged-eco-friendliness

An unexpected finding about those who are climate conspiracy skeptics.

Social influences pack a punch when it comes to encouraging climate-conscious behaviour from non-believers, says a new study.

10/10/2025

Mental health day is every day really. Please reach out if you need help.

24/09/2025

Fat loss injections. They seem very popular at the moment.

Here is a view (on Instagram) from a psychologist posing some thoughts and questions.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO-e5-vjJ_Q/?igsh=MTdpOGlxc2RnMHpkaQ==

02/09/2025

Couples/relationship help

https://jerseytherapy.com and scroll down

10/07/2025

Here’s an interesting piece of research on the effects of caffeine on our brains.

New research finds caffeine increases the complexity and criticality of brain activity during sleep, affecting various age groups differently.