As a court awards $6 million to a young woman because she had a social-media addiction, her story is all too familiar. So how do we navigate platforms designed to keep us hooked — and look after our digital wellbeing? I’m sitting on the couch, phone in hand, scrolling again. I should be doing something […]
Exploring the psychology behind children, boundaries and guilt-free self-care — and what it means for our kids For decades, we have been taught that psychological health boils down to resilience: the ability to cope, endure and push through. Emotional strength meant not being derailed. Independence meant not needing too much. In subtle ways, many adults […]
A new baby strains even strong relationships, but understanding hidden pressures can future-proof your bond in a tough season
After a dramatic fall out with her sister, Sophia Smith went in search of a solution to understand and overcome sibling estrangement…
Few times of year throw up as many tricky topics as Christmas, from whether you-know-who is real to why there’s no PS5 under the tree. Heidi Scrimgeour, a mother of three, discovers how to tackle some challenging questions
Have your children left for university or other ventures? As parenthood takes on a new guise, open yourself up to change and let your empty nest grief give way to opportunity, writes Yasmina Floyer. When I was sixteen, the swell of my life beginning to expand was palpable, the world opening up like a treasure […]
It’s time for a revolution in the workplace, if not for us then for our daughters, says Anna Whitehouse. Here we find out how she’s changing her message to try to get through to businesses, and why she won’t even use the words ‘flexible working’ any more… She’s spent the last decade working towards equality […]
It’s usually associated with the elderly – but loneliness is a huge concern for many children too, writes Lisa Salmon Words: Lisa Salmon. Images: Pexels When you cast your mind back to your childhood, what do you remember? Sun-drenched days playing on the beach with a bucket and spade? Hours hanging out with your friends […]
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, reassures a mother whose child has been diagnosed with ADHD…
If your child is struggling to choose a career, our agony aunt Mary Fenwick is here to help..
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