5 July 2011, by Phillip Hodson Sometimes caring for your child can become a little obsessive. Psychotherapist Phillip Hodson considers the need for kids to take risks Into every life a little risk must fall. If it doesn’t, your kids will never learn a thing and you’ll...

How to be a happier step-parent 28 June 2011, by Phillip Hodson Stepchildren are nearly indistinguishable from kids you might have produced. But different. What if you decide you simply don’t like them? By psychotherapist Phillip Hodson Film still from The Omen, courtesy of 20th Century Fox When my...

21 June 2011, by Phillip Hodson Enjoying yourselves is what produced your children in the first place, but you won’t immediately return to a normal sex life. Be patient, says psychotherapist and marriage counsellor Phillip Hodson The first and most important injunction during your partner’s pregnancy is...

31 May 2011, by Phillip Hodson Some say you should never, never argue in front of the kids. But is it better to wait until they're in bed, listening to the screaming and door slamming? Psychotherapist Phillip Hodson says not. Arguing in front of the kids is...

22 May 2011, by Phillip Hodson In his first column as DBG's health guru and agony uncle, psychotherapist Phillip Hodson asks: what does it mean to be a dad today? Fatherhood is a totally life-changing experience. May as well enjoy it. Photo by D Sharon Pruitt What...