by Saskia Joss | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorised
Now that most families are a couple of weeks into the summer holidays, the novelty has often started to wear off and a subtle shift can creep into the household atmosphere. The lazy mornings and flexible bedtimes of late July are still here, but for some children the...
by Saskia Joss | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorised
It is late July and for many families the "summer holiday feeling" is finally in full swing. The sun is (hopefully) out, the school run is a distant memory and the pressure of packed lunches has finally lifted. However, as an anxiety specialist, I know that...
by Saskia Joss | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
It starts with a stomach ache. Then it is a headache, a lost shoe or a sudden, overwhelming tearfulness that seems to appear out of nowhere as soon as the school uniform comes out of the drawer. If you have ever stood in your hallway at 8:15am feeling your own heart...
by Saskia Joss | Jun 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
The jump from primary to secondary school is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life. It isn't just about a bigger building or a heavier bag; it’s a total shift in their social world, their independence and their daily expectations. As an anxiety...
by Saskia Joss | Jun 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
Find out what inspired me to start the "Help! My Child's Anxious" podcast with my mother, Vanessa Feltz! If you have ever felt that pit in your stomach when your child refuses to get out of the car at the school gates or spent hours sitting in a dark...
