Latest articles by Dr Patricia Britto
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Top 5 ADHD personality traits in kids revealed by educational expert - how many do you recognise?
There are so many different symptoms and traits of ADHD, in this article, I focus on the main five.
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6 upsides to ADHD seen in kids who are 'accepted' - educational psychologist needs parents to know
Empowering kids with ADHD is a game changer read on to find out why
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Why understanding the three different types of ADHD can help you see your child better, by an educational psychologist
The types are Innattentive, Hyperactive-compulsive and Combined - here's what they mean for you and your child
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How early can ADHD signs show in kids? Educational psychologist reveals how to spot them (it's not as easy some might think)
Most cases are diagnosed between the ages of six and 12
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Habit stacking could be the game-changing strategy for your teen, educational psychologist Dr Britto shares 4 tips to try today
Habit stacking is all about linking new habits to existing routines, here's how...
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"It's not always about toilet training" - here are 7 ways to make sure your child is emotionally ready for school, by an educational psychologist (and #6 is a game changer)
Also teaching them to introduce themselves and ask 'Do you want to play?' are so important in helping your child feel ready
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'Go on give your nan a hug' - here are 5 things kids never ‘have’ to do, according to a child psychologist
Child psyhologist reveals the 5 things kids don't have to do and this is how to raise children to understand body autonomy and what consent is.
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What do you do if you disagree with how a teacher disciplines your child? Five tips from an educational psychologist
Dr Britto shares her top advice on what to do next...
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Why do some children struggle to make friends? We ask child psychologist Dr Britto (and the reasons are relatable)
Children (and adults) need to practise when it comes to making friends here's how to help...
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"Smacking is ineffective" - child psychologist reveals 8 reasons it can damage parent-child relationships, amid calls for a ban
The current laws in England and Northern Ireland have been described as 'dangerously vague,' calling for a long-overdue ban on smacking children altogether.
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'It's not school refusal it's EBSA' - and when your child has difficulties going in here's what you can try, from an educational psychologist
GoodToKnow expert panellist Dr Patricia Britto explains 'Emotional Based School Avoidance'
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9 ways your phone addiction is affecting your children - experts share the red flags to watch out for and how to reverse the effects
We understand that modern life makes it really hard to put our phones down, but our experts share how to spot your own phone addiction, and how to prevent negative effects it might have on your kids.
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What is attachment parenting and is it a style you want to try? We spoke to an expert and here’s all you need to know
If you're interested in attachment parenting, we've sought expert help from a psychologist to give you all the information you need on this popular style of raising kids.
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CoComelon has been accused of being 'overstimulating' - the experts explain why it's ok to let your kid watch the popular cartoon
CoComelon is adored by kids around the world, but some experts have shared reasons they don't think children should be watching - we look at both sides of the argument.
