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I am a psychologist and I live by the sea in beautiful Aberystwyth on the picturesque west coast of Wales. I have a wonderful husband and four fabulous daughters.

I work in many areas of psychology, including psycho-therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Why some teenage girls get sexually involved so early: 4 of 29
Has anything truly changed that much over the past few thousand years, or since the beginning of time? Teenage girls, and younger, have been having sex before what is currently seen as acceptable and of a legal age. This 'acceptance' varies from country to country. It also seems to change and become 'enforced', as the law at ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals How to live a good life: 8 of 25
"Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one sees the stars."- Frederick Langbridge, A Cluster of Quiet ThoughtsIf you're placed second in a writing contest, will you jump for joy and push for better results the next time or will you be discouraged and find an excuse not to join again?In life, you are al... More..
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Premenopause: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 1
"It's your age". How many time have you heard that sentence in your lifetime. Depending on how old you are will have a bearing on this, but all the same, it applies to any time in your life.When a women reaches menopause, it is a time in her life that resembles beining close to going through puberty, but in reverse.Pre-menopa... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Tips for managing meltdowns: 3 of 5
Having had three toddlers having tantrums before, you'd think that number four would be really easy. With all that practice, toddler number fours tantrums should be a 'walk in the park right?'. Wrong!She was my worst nightmare. Grocery shopping was the worse. By the time she was two years old, she took a dislike to sitting in... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Dealing with stress: 4 of 6
Everyone needs a certain amount of stress in their lives, or there would be little point in getting out of bed in the mornings.However, too much stress can cause severe problems to some peoples lives. The way in which they deal with stress directly affects the stress its self.When stress levels are high, the way in which some... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights When faith becomes real: 12 of 15
Brought up a 'Christian', we only attended church for weddings, christenings and funerals. At the age of 12 I took an interest in the church. I joined the choir and learned to ring the church bells. I regularly attended church, but never truly felt 'right'.There was always a 'doubt', a part of me, no matter how hard I tried t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Achieving confidence and self esteem: 32 of 35
So how do you stay calm, composed and maintain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may wish to consider as a starter guide to self improvement.Imagine yourself as a Dart Board. Everything and everyone else around you may become Dart Pins, at one point or another. These dart pins will destroy your self e... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Memorable pranks for April Fools Day: 55 of 55
Three years ago, I took it upon myself to play an April fools prank on my husband. It was a Sunday morning, about 11.30am and he was asleep in bed. I wanted him awake and out of bed, so I came up with what I thought was the perfect plan.I went upstairs and sat on the bed. I stroked his hair to gently stir him from his sleep. ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Tribute to the legend of Michael Jackson: 15 of 15
I awoke this morning to discover that Michael Jackson had died. I heard yesterday that he had collapsed on set and had been taken to hospital. Now he's dead, gone forever from this world. Yeah, right! In body maybe, but his legacy lives on. The man has been hot news for many decades now. His passing will make an already p... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Such a thing as too much exercise?: 10 of 10
It's time to start a Healthy life: your 7 days programWhen you think about wellbeing, what do you think of first? Which aspects of wellbeing are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge.How many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, a... More..