Dr Aoife Menton Clinical Psychologist

Dr Aoife Menton Clinical Psychologist Aoife is a fully qualified and indemnified Senior Clinical Psychologist with Chartered membership of

If you have experienced a loss during the perinatal period, talking to a psychologist can help.
28/07/2017

If you have experienced a loss during the perinatal period, talking to a psychologist can help.

Having two miscarriages still hurts, even after having a healthy baby. And it always will.

Great article on the importance of differentiating between your own expectations for your child versus recognising the a...
27/07/2017

Great article on the importance of differentiating between your own expectations for your child versus recognising the actual child in front of you.

The odds of raising a genius or professional athlete are pretty low. It’s much more likely they'll be of average ability – it’s just simple statistics.

Great article on maintaining calm while your child storms around you.
26/07/2017

Great article on maintaining calm while your child storms around you.

Anxiety in children is so common but it can be managed. Next time your child comes to you feeling worried or anxious, here are some strategies to try.

Spanking increases the risk of anti-social behavior, aggression, mental health problems and cognitive difficulties in yo...
25/07/2017

Spanking increases the risk of anti-social behavior, aggression, mental health problems and cognitive difficulties in your child. If you're struggling to manage your child's behaviour, talking to a psychologist can help.

The more children are spanked, the more likely they are to defy their parents and experience increased anti-social behavior and other difficulties, according to a new meta-analysis of 50 years of…

Deciding when to end a relationship when you have children is never easy, but exposing children to ongoing acrimony and ...
21/07/2017

Deciding when to end a relationship when you have children is never easy, but exposing children to ongoing acrimony and toxic stress can be more detrimental to their mental wellbeing.

When marriages turn toxic, divorce can actually help kids.

Great article on the first 'fog-filled' weeks of motherhood. If you feel that you're struggling to cope since your baby ...
20/07/2017

Great article on the first 'fog-filled' weeks of motherhood. If you feel that you're struggling to cope since your baby was born, talking to a psychologist can help.

“How old is your baby?” asked a woman not much older than me as I tossed four bars of chocolate into my grocery cart, two of which would be my reward for getting the baby to sleep that afternoon. “…

Lovely article on how to help your child adjust to having a new sibling.
19/07/2017

Lovely article on how to help your child adjust to having a new sibling.

Welcoming a new baby to the family when you have a toddler is a joyous occasion that can be fraught with trepidation and worry.

Great article: The Amazing, Tumultuous, Wild, Wonderful, Teenage Brain - Mindful
18/07/2017

Great article: The Amazing, Tumultuous, Wild, Wonderful, Teenage Brain - Mindful

“What’s going on in that head of yours?” How many adults have asked an adolescent some form of that question? In his book, Brainstorm, a New York Times bestseller, Dr. Dan Siegel decided to go a step…

Great article highlighting gender differences in how baby boys and girls respond to stress and parenting styles. If you'...
14/07/2017

Great article highlighting gender differences in how baby boys and girls respond to stress and parenting styles. If you're concerned about your child's emotional wellbeing, talking to a psychologist can help.

A new research review says parental tough love stresses baby boys more than girls, and it can negatively affect development.

If you are feeling overwhelmed in your mothering role, talking to a psychologist can help.
13/07/2017

If you are feeling overwhelmed in your mothering role, talking to a psychologist can help.

Anxiety isn’t all about stress and panic attacks. For me, it’s often about being so stressed that the result is cold, angry, bitter words.

Great article on supporting your child in developing a positive sense of self. If you're concerned about your child's em...
12/07/2017

Great article on supporting your child in developing a positive sense of self. If you're concerned about your child's emotional wellbeing, talking to a psychologist can help.

Does your child say, "I'm dumb, I'm stupid, no one loves me" when they are frustrated? Use these tips to respond to your child's negative self-talk.

Your presence is presents enough - lovely article emphasising that there is such a thing as too many toys.
11/07/2017

Your presence is presents enough - lovely article emphasising that there is such a thing as too many toys.

Toys gone wild.

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