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Inner Child is Health and Me's new mental health series where we deep dive into lesser-known aspects of child psychology and how it shapes you as you grow up. Often unheard, mistaken, and ...

As many of you know, I have an issue with being fairly heavily neglected by people around me — especially relatives. I mean, my family didn’t even show up to my weddings, and there were three attempts ...

Dr Andrew Spaumer, a social worker and relationship coach, says many children are desperate for belonging and recognition.