There is no shame in asking for help, despite the pictures of freshly baked cookies on Instagram there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We all (yes even us so-called experts) need guidance and support. So please ask for help, when things get overwhelming in the kid's department whether it’s a friend, family member, or a professional – know you’re not alone.

Parents come to me for a variety of reasons, for example, it could be

 My child hasn’t got any friends – is that my fault?

My teen is cutting themselves – I’m so scared for them

 The kids speak to me like crap – I don’t know how to stop it!

 Why is my child more sensitive than their friends? – can I make them more resilient?

Lots of people find it difficult to ask for help but dropping me an email or giving me a call is a great example of doing just that.

You can contact me via email at ashley@theresilientkid.co.uk or visit our Free FB group @resilientkidgroup

Ashley has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years, a mum of 2 relatively resilient kids. She and her hubby are building a house and have just spent a year in a caravan with all of the above and two cats (hence the fairly resilient kids!)