I don't think, until maybe February, that I tire of saying the words Happy New Year to friends, family and people in the local community. It's so positive, warm spirited and plain nice. And after the mass indulgence of Christmas and New Year's Eve, what better way to kick off the brand new string of another twelve months in our busy lives?…

Don't be afraid to grab that phone out of your child's hand, give him or her a good book and maybe even read it together? Talk about it, discuss what you like or don't like, try and guess what happens next. Make it a shared experience. And see how your minds will open up and you will feel less anxious and withdrawn…