Founder of Raisingkids.co.uk and a parenting skills expert, Dr Pat Spungin is a regular broadcaster and has written extensively on family life, including The Haynes Teenagers Manual (published July 2007) which received widespread coverage in both broadcast and print media. Previous publications include The Parentalk Guide To Brothers And Sisters and Understanding Your Family in the Time-Life MINDPOWER series.

Her latest publication (published November 2007) is Silent Nights. How To Develop A Peaceful Sleeping Routine. Previously she was a University Lecturer in Child Psychology.

With three grown-up children of her own Dr Spungin has a unique perspective on the problems parents face, thanks to her wide-ranging professional and personal experience. Dr Spungin regularly appears on television and radio as an expert commentator on parenting issues, dealing with topics including drug use by teenagers, censorship and children, internet safety and family issues. Click on the links below to see full listings of her radio and television appearances over the past few years, including sound clips.