Sarah Phillips

Norwich

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‘It’s all about tone of voice’: three dog trainers on how to beat behavioural problems

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

How do I stop my dog pulling on the lead? Firstly, make sure that you have got the right equipment, says Graeme Hall, AKA The Dogfather, a dog trainer, presenter of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly and author of Does My Dog Love Me? “If you have got a harness, attach the lead to the chest instead of on the back, this gives you a bit of steering and you can move them sideways, which makes a difference.”The next issue is the length of the lead.
‘Plot twist - I’m still a fat person!’: meet the people proving you can be fit at any size | Fitness | The Guardian

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

In the age of Ozempic and extreme dieting, slimness is still prized over any other body shape – but you don’t have to shrink your frame in order to be powerful, supple and healthy
Think before you ink: 20 tips for beautiful tattoos you’ll never regret - from the professionals

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

Find the right artist for you“My customers generally come to me for my style,” says Aly Sidgwick, a tattoo artist at Take Note in Edinburgh.
Ditch the soap! Dermatologists on 20 simple ways to love and protect your skin

Jan 30, 2025 | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

Our skin is ever-changing and there is so much you can do to look after it – but when should you start using anti-ageing products? And should you ever squeeze a spot? From sunscreen to soap-dodging, dermatologists demystify skincare. Keep it simple“I tell my patients that their skin is a window into their general health,” says Dr Ophelia E Dadzie, a consultant dermatologist at Hillingdon hospital in Uxbridge and a specialist in skin of colour.
From the perfect CV to acing an interview – experts on 23 ways to get the job of your dreams | Job hunting | The Guardian

Jan 20, 2025 | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

Should you get an AI to write your application? Does LinkedIn matter? And when should you talk about salary? Recruitment experts reveal how to get hired
The experts: Pest controllers on 17 simple, lasting ways to get rid of unwanted house guests

Nov 13, 2024 | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

With reported rises in the number of rats and bedbugs, it is likely that many of us are sharing our living space with some pest or other. How can you go about getting rid of them? And what can you do to avoid them moving in to start with? Here, pest controllers share the secrets to an infestation-free life. Be vigilantRodents and cockroaches are the most common callouts for the UK’s pest controller of the year, Josh Bates, who is based in Croydon and works for Cleankill.
The experts: therapists on 19 ways to have much happier, healthier relationships | Family | The Guardian

Sep 26, 2024 | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

Whether it’s friends, family, your partner or colleagues, it’s easy to get trapped in a cycle of arguments and resentment. Here’s how to escape it<br>
If Eton can do it … Four state-educated experts give advice on public speaking

Sep 19, 2024 | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

This week Jonathan Noakes, the director of teaching and learning at Eton, said state schools should be doing more to improve their pupils’ public speaking skills by setting up debating societies. How can students gain confidence in speaking to an audience if this opportunity isn’t available at school? Four state-educated public speakers explain how they found their voice.
Experts on 15 common mistakes we make, from skipping painting prep to encouraging bad habits in a puppy

Sep 13, 2024 | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

The dog trainer: playing too much with your puppyThe important thing many owners fail to do with their dog is encourage it to calm down. There is so much emphasis on playing and running. People think they have to play with their puppy because it wants to, but this encourages the dog to be constantly active. It then doesn’t settle well and its behaviour can quickly become problematic. Spending time teaching dogs to walk calmly on a lead and rest at home should be a priority.
The experts: dietitians on 20 ways to cut down on UPFs while still eating what you love

Sep 4, 2024 | theguardian.com | Sarah Phillips

More than ever, we worry about the dangers of eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Is there a safe level of UPFs to have in your diet? And can an occasional bag of crisps ever be OK? Dietitians share the small swaps that will make big changes to your health. 1. Understand what processed foods actually are“UPFs have undergone significant modification and processing from their original form,” says Charlie Watson, a Caversham-based NHS dietitian and author of the book Cook Eat Run.

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13 Mar 25

Sadly there is no solution if you are too indecisive like me, but here is how to choose a tattoo you will love for life. Thanks to all the tattooists including @molloy_louis @menacegrrl https://t.co/vpXuCsVEbd

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7 Mar 25

Is there something annoying about everyday life that you would like a solution to? We can fix it! No problem too small. Or share your life hacks for tiny irritations to help someone else... https://t.co/Ev8o04T64R

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4 Mar 25

RT @WilmslowHealth: WHC's @drfariahmad mentions in The Guardian, she’d much rather patients tell her what’s on their mind than sit there wo…

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Articles

‘It’s all about tone of voice’: three dog trainers on how to beat behavioural problems

‘Plot twist - I’m still a fat person!’: meet the people proving you can be fit at any size | Fitness | The Guardian

Think before you ink: 20 tips for beautiful tattoos you’ll never regret - from the professionals

Ditch the soap! Dermatologists on 20 simple ways to love and protect your skin

From the perfect CV to acing an interview – experts on 23 ways to get the job of your dreams | Job hunting | The Guardian

The experts: Pest controllers on 17 simple, lasting ways to get rid of unwanted house guests

The experts: therapists on 19 ways to have much happier, healthier relationships | Family | The Guardian

If Eton can do it … Four state-educated experts give advice on public speaking

​​Experts on 15 common mistakes we make, from skipping painting prep to encouraging bad habits in a puppy

The experts: dietitians on 20 ways to cut down on UPFs while still eating what you love

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Experts on 15 common mistakes we make, from skipping painting prep to encouraging bad habits in a puppy