Gail Dixon

'being Summer-Born Doesn't Hold Me Back'

Summer-born children are proven to be physically fitter than peers but can struggle in class Research shows there is a birth penalty against children born during the summer months, who can enter school almost a year younger than their peers.This has prompted UK Schools Minister Ed Balls to recommend that pa (posted by Gail 2 years 220 days ago.)

Coping When Your Kids Fly the Nest

As teenagers across Britain prepare to go on gap years or leave for college, leading agony aunt and journalist Virginia Ironside offers advice on how parents can manage (posted by Gail 2 years 220 days ago.)

Anorexia Where There's Help, There's Hope

Hospital admissions for teenagers with anorexia have risen 80 per cent over the last decade. How can parents and teachers help sufferers, asks Kate Fielding? Four years ago, Lucias alarming weight loss made her the centre of attention at school, and yet the only response from teachers was to exclude her from PE. Lucia never wanted attention, nor did she want to be a supermodel. Girls are resolute that... (posted by Gail 2 years 220 days ago.)