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Dr Sasha Hall
Child and Educational Psychologist, Parenting 'expert' & Media Commentator
Dr Sasha Hall is a HCPC-registered Senior Educational Psychologist, parenting 'expert' and experienced media commentator, providing expert psychological commentary across television, radio, podcasts, newspapers, magazines and online publications.
Dr Hall regularly comments on parenting, child development, early years, education, attachment, behaviour, children’s wellbeing and the parent–child relationship, offering evidence-informed insight that is clear, balanced and accessible to a general audience.
She has provided expert commentary and media appearances for national and international publications and broadcasters, including HELLO! Magazine, The Times, Daily Mail, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, The Sun and Best, among others.
Dr Hall is available for expert commentary, media appearances, interviews and broadcast contributions on a range of topics relating to children, families, parenting, education and psychology.
Contact: emma@ontheboxtalent.com
Examples of Media & Expert Commentary
RADIO EXAMPLES:
- Feature on PHOENIX98FM discussing school-readiness for EYFS:
https://www.phoenixfm.com/2025/07/27/dr-sasha-hall-preparing-your-child-for-big-school/
PODCAST EXAMPLES:
- Interview for MyBABA:
https://www.mybaba.com/parental-control-ep-111/
WRITTEN ARTICLES EXAMPLES:
- Article written by Dr Hall in Families Magazine on the invisible mental load, distributed in multiple digital and print versions of the magazine nationally - https://familiesonline.co.uk/national/health-invisible-mental-load-pscyhology-rest/
- Article written by Dr Hall for The Healthy Parent on ‘How to raise children when a strong sense of emotional safety’ - https://thehealthyparent.com/how-to-raise-children-with-a-strong-sense-of-emotional-safety/
- Article written by Dr Hall in Families Magazine on 'Are we rushing our children into the rat race?' - https://familiesonline.co.uk/national/national-education-rushing-children-into-rat-race/
EXPERT COMMENTARY:
- Commentary in Motherhood By STYLIST on ‘Press Pause on that back to School Rush’: https://preferences.stylist.co.uk/email/1008603?utm_campaign=Stylist%20%7C%20MOTHERHOOD%20%7C%201008603&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Bo-qdwGY3S9Yarh_dbcnqEC3wweaJPAcz-MOrUCyEhF9XeevLbwuJtiDtBhdUvwR34BnYXZWJXsRkWL_J2lnhB4aMjg&_hsmi=115624309&utm_source=motherhood-by-stylist
- Commentary for MADE FOR MUMS:
https://www.madeformums.com/school-and-family/expert-approved-ways-to-support-learning-at-home/
- Commentary for TYLA.COM discussing psychological theories relating to ‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ on Netflix: https://www.tyla.com/entertainment/netflix/netflix-high-school-catfish-kendra-licari-reason-102424-20250905?fbclid=PAVERFWAMoC1xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp2XwJUuewK402TlRdIVAOIZZ9lyb185l-nxlKTpUOt79xoelkhHuYf6arR59_aem_skqS7eLJ1Jd5qbSYbxOg9w
- Commentary for NETMUMS on how mothers can ask for a pay rise and what not to say: https://www.netmums.com/life/work/im-a-psychologist-heres-how-to-ask-for-a-pay-rise-and-the-5-things-you-should-never-say
- A piece in The Daily Mail - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-15099465/amp/schoolgirl-abused-online-depraved-troll-fbi-investigation-revealed-mother.html
- Commentary in HELLO! Magazine - How to respond to your child’s tantrums - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/860475/how-to-handle-child-tantrum-parenting-advice/?viewas=amp
- Commentary in HELLO! Magazine - The Pros and Cons of gentle parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/859937/gentle-parenting-expert-verdict-pro-cons/?viewas=amp
- Commentary in HELLO! Magazine - Should children use AI for homework- https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/861266/ai-homework-help-guide-parenting/?viewas=amp
- Commentary in HELLO! Magazine - Benefits of water play and swimming for babies - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/861733/pippa-middleton-son-arthur-hobby-prince-george-loves/?viewas=amp
- Commentary on 2 page spread in Best Magazine - Why being ‘lazy’ is actually good for you - https://gb.readly.com/magazines/best-uk/2025-10-14/68ed56f0d09f8f758e54c4b4
- Commentary in Newsweek - Top signs your kids is growing up in a happy home - https://www.newsweek.com/child-psychologist-reveals-top-signs-kids-growing-up-happy-home-10934591
- Commentary in HELLO! ‘Verdict on Meghan Markle’s healing blanket’ - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/863518/psychologists-verdict-meghan-markle-healing-blanket-children-archie-lilibet/?viewas=amp
- Commentary in HELLO! ‘How to juggle parenting and work’ - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/865302/how-do-you-balance-parenting-with-a-full-time-job/?viewas=amp
- Commentary in Newsweek 'Dad's discover the concept of toddler burnout' - https://www.newsweek.com/dad-discovers-concept-of-toddler-burnout-makes-perfect-sense-10982754
- Commentary in Newsweek 'Theory about Gen Alpha's Screen Habits' - https://www.newsweek.com/theory-gen-alpha-screen-habits-raises-eyebrows-10989570
- Commentary in Huffington Post 'Curriculum changes' - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/school-curriculum-changes-spot-fake-news-manage-money_uk_690a5be3e4b08f258c870586
- Commentary in HELLO! on are you too strict as a parent - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/866636/what-is-strict-parenting-expert-verdict/?viewas=amp
- Commentary in HELLO! on ‘attachment parenting’ - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/867142/attachment-parenting-expert-guide/?viewas=amp
- Commentary in HELLO! on Tiger Parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/868183/what-is-tiger-parenting/
- Commentary in HELLO! on Lighthouse Parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/869204/lighthouse-parenting-explained/
- Commentary in HELLO! on Dolphin Parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/869997/what-is-dolphin-parenting/?viewas=amp
- Commentary on HELLO! on child proofing your home in terms of child development - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/870181/how-to-childproof-your-home/
- Commentary in the Daily Mail on managing Christmas stress - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15356963/amp/Tis-season-exhaustion-Try-three-foolproof-strategies-managing-Christmas-stress-you-start-right-now.html
- Commentary in HELLO! magazine on Elf on the Shelf - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872138/pippa-middleton-festive-tradition-at-home/?viewas=amp
- Commentary on HELLO! the tradition that Princess William and Kate skip - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872343/prince-william-princess-kate-skip-imaginative-christmas-tradition-three-kids/?viewas=amp
- Commentary in HELLO! https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872929/prince-william-festive-tradition-his-3-kids-promotes-strategic-thinking/?viewas=amp
- Comments in HELLO! https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872341/easy-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/?viewas=amp
- Comments online and in print in the Daily Mail - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-15356963/amp/Tis-season-exhaustion-Try-three-foolproof-strategies-managing-Christmas-stress-you-start-right-now.html
- Comments in HELLO! on psychology behind mealtimes - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/876096/royal-nanny-strict-golden-rule-george-charlotte-and-louis-mealtimes/
- Comments in Newsweek around the psychology behind miscarriage - https://www.newsweek.com/woman-uninvited-sisters-wedding-miscarriage-internet-backs-bride-11242892
- Comments in The Times on Women Still Handle the Workload at Christmas - https://www.thetimes.com/article/women-still-handle-bulk-of-the-family-christmas-workload-89mnzq2lj?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqe9rJn6KS5-cSOtoYHmgOpLiiXf9Nkx_l2zNNuMpXPS9QQP2lBtWwLrSCxqMmU%3D&gaa_ts=695c0db6&gaa_sig=kEPThzS6ej-yzm08soy-e9iUhYPM54eXc8mK1DpvQ5ggIAOR-kTeQeTC6Dj-lJX8ilPShJvf3OdmhPgZjjb2XQ%3D%3D
- Comments in HELLO! on age differences between siblings - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/877016/ideal-age-gap-sibling/
- Comments in HELLO! magazine on screen time - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/878168/how-much-screen-time-too-much-psychologist-advice/
- Comments in HELLO! magazine on use of slang - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/878329/your-gen-alpha-child-increasingly-bizarre-slang-how-to-respond/
- Comments in Newsweek on parenting styles and the impact - https://www.newsweek.com/bride-breaks-parents-wedding-rules-refuse-do-next-viral-11335902
- Comments in Huffpost - My child Can't handle being told no - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/children-told-no-meltdowns_uk_697a190de4b035e2a07a17e1
- Comments in Huffpost - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/read-teens-inappropriate-messages-how-to-handle_uk_6983712be4b0926afe69e042
- Comments in Daily Mail around psychology of saying sorry - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/love-sex/article-15549317/Norwegian-Olympian-affair-psychologist.html
- Comments in HELLO! magazine around 90s parenting - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/882137/millennial-parenting-style-adopting-from-the-nineties/
- Comments in HELLO! magazine on the importance of listening to your children to create emotional safety - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/884656/child-psychologist-parents-learn-prince-william-powerful-listening-technique/
- Comments in HELLO! about family dynamics - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/885741/why-david-beckham-harper-beckham-ski-trip-powerful-message-child-psychologist/
- Comments in HELLO! about Punch The Monkey - through an attachment lens - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/885775/psychologist-comments-punch-money-loneliness/?viewas=amp
- Comments in Huffpost about the 7-7-7 parenting technique - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/777-parenting-rule-child-behaviour_uk_69e0b734e4b09c96f93e7315
- Comments in HELLO! analysing why we might name our children after grandparents - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/889277/jack-osbourne-baby-name-tribute-late-father-depth-relationship/
- Comments in HELLO! analysing the impact of becoming a business owner as a child - harper-beckham-entrepreneurial-move-attentive-parenting-psychologist
- Comments in HELLO! analysing impact of parent-child rift - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/887930/psychologist-decodes-david-victoria-beckham-grief-brooklyn-birthday/
- Comments in HELLO! analysing the impact on a child identified as the most beautiful child in the world - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/888863/thylane-blondeau-fragile-life-dangerous-title-child-psychologist/
- Comments on HELLO! Regarding celebrity parenting styles - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/887406/george-amal-clooney-relocation-protect-children-twins-chance-individuals/?viewas=amp
- Comments in HELLO! analysing parenting styles and grandpa renting styles of the Royals - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/879988/king-charles-tenderly-hugs-grandsons-george-louis-unearthed-video/
- Comments in HELLO! analysing parent-child bond and parenting styles of celebrities - https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/890047/inside-keith-urban-relationship-children-sunday-rose-speaks-out/
- Comments in HELLO! analysing parent-child bond in the Royals -https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/897399/mike-tindall-daughter-mia-playful-bond-moment-we-forgot/
- Comments in print in May 2026 (April 14th) edition of Women's Health on Friction-Maxxing and impact on Parenting.
- Comments in print in June 2026 (May 21st) edition of Men's health on impact on parent-child bond when a grown up son moved home with parents - https://www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-strength/a71347695/stay-at-home-sons-mental-health-crisis/
- Comments in Netmums on 7-7-7 parenting rule -https://www.netmums.com/child/the-7-7-7-rule-parents-are-swearing-by-how-21-minutes-of-undivided-attention-could-quickly-transform-your-childs-behaviour
- Commentary provided to Lyrical Muse on aesthetic reading for world book day - https://lyrical-muse.com/2026/04/23/world-book-day-rise-of-aesthetic-reading-and-what-it-means-for-real-reading-habits/
- Comments in The Huffington Post exploring if you should end a relationship with another parent due to parenting choices - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/end-friendship-parenting-choices_uk_69f32089e4b0f004aa783c86
- Comments in the Huffpost about the two words parents are trying not to use with their children -https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/parenting-be-careful-safety-term-explained_uk_6a05b3f1e4b0def65bfc17c6
- Comments in the Huffpost about whether you should bribe your children with money to get good grades - https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/pay-kids-good-grades_uk_6a0d9922e4b0d1a142e23eb5
- Comments in the Metro on why holidaying with a baby is harder than you would realise -https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/18/babys-first-holiday-isnt-magical-just-parenting-hard-mode-28382540/
- Comments in Good Housekeeping about the importance of inclusive classrooms and schools -https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/a70976487/raising-kids-today-benefits/
- Comments in Newsweek about online safety related to Meghan Markle's way of sharing child photos -https://www.newsweek.com/meghan-markles-way-of-sharing-child-photos-online-isnt-risk-free-12032395
- Comments in Huffpost about screen time and displacement -https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/psychologist-screen-time-displacement_uk_6a27d258e4b0c0ad1399af67
- Comments in Huffpost on 7-7-7- parenting rule -https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/psychologist-parenting-rules-uk_uk_6a26a322e4b009b22c868578
- Comments in Huffpost on parenting burnout -https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/mum-burnout-what-to-do_uk_6a1eccece4b0ba317303563b
- Comments in Huffpost on Talking to yourself is a surprisingly effective focus hack -https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/self-talk-concentration-emotions_uk_6a312461e4b07f7766eac0f9
- Comments in Huffpost on Why ignoring a tantrum might actually work (toddler tantrums) -https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ignoring-toddler-tantrum_uk_6a33ee90e4b04f5fa0bfd2b8
- Comments in Stylist magazine - 12 ways to manage the tricky situation if a friends child keeps hitting yours -https://www.threads.com/@stylistmagazine/post/DYZAEAMlPwh/child-psychologist-dr-sasha-hall-offers-12-ways-to-handle-the-tricky-situation/
- Commentary in Tyla on childhood maxxing and nostalgic living -https://www.tyla.com/life/tiktok-trend-childhoodmaxxing-explained-psychologist-796034-20260716
- Commentary in Tyla on linking attachment theory to the film The Odyssey -https://www.tyla.com/entertainment/tv-and-film/the-odyssey-daddy-scene-tom-holland-robert-pattinson-kink-explained-220787-20260716
- Commentary in Living 360 on pregnancy in the maturer years - https://living360.uk/anne-hathaway-pregnant-fertility-motherhood/
- Commentary in iPaper on rewarding children with money -https://inews.co.uk/opinion/parents-at-my-sons-school-pay-their-kids-for-good-grades-heres-why-i-wont-4445832?srsltid=AfmBOoo1l4A06kSjAqMthZZGo-gfC-VUBMp-y8cgUdWOYsn2t6Eb4lAL
- Commentary I iPaper on mistakes parents make on playdates -https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/biggest-mistakes-parents-playdates-experts-4617506?srsltid=AfmBOoqhcMZfXXhlOdMqGgbBZnDFN14HCw-_iCOmSnDDZ44pt9ZyM_B0
- Comments in Huffpost on why your child negotiates everything -https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/child-melting-down-when-told-no_uk_6a688732e4b062602669087d
- Comments in Huffpost on why 'terrible twos' is not helpful -https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/why-terrible-twos-are-great_uk_6a69cd5ee4b0fddbd712658a
- Comments in SWNS on social isolation in young adults not leaving home -https://discover.swns.com/2026/07/psychologist-issues-warning-as-one-in-seven-students-barely-leave-home/
- Commentary in Psychologies Magazine about the psychology behind why people watch true crimes -https://www.psychologies.co.uk/why-true-crime-can-feel-good-to-watch/
- Commentary in HELLO! discussing sibling order, family dynamics and Princess Eugenie's new baby girl -https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/917474/princess-eugenie-parenting-warning-after-welcoming-baby-daughter/
- Comments inn Stylist Magazine about what to do when your friend's child keeps hitting yours -https://www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/friends-child-hitting-mine-what-to-do/1083175
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