Develop your child’s curiosity
Part of the magic of childhood is the ability to get lost in the worlds of imagination and discovery. What’s more, says Emma Cook, nurturing our children’s curiosity will strengthen our bond and help them grow
Psychologies
Articles by Psychologies
Do children make us happy?
We like to think that having children will bring us joy and a sense of wellbeing, but a growing body of research suggests that isn’t so. So when it comes to parenting, where have we gone wrong? Emily L Baker looks at the evidence
Truth will set you free
Asking our peers to accept us for who we really are — warts and all — can be difficult and traumatic, says David Servan-Schreiber, but it might just lead to genuine happiness
The wonder of walking
It’s free, you can do it almost anywhere at any time, and it’s a great way to tone your body, avoid illness and boost your brainpower. A daily walk is wonderful for body and soul
Altruism is good for our health
As several medical studies prove, helping others can go a long way towards making you feel better, too. David Servan-Schreiber sings the praises of altruism
When they leave home
When your children grow up and move out, you can lose your sense of identity. Don’t let yourself go, says Anna Moore
Why won’t parents just say no?
Louise Chunn believes that parents do f*** up the next generation, but not in the way we used to think
Why do we find it so hard to say sorry?
BP chief Tony Hayward’s failure to take responsibility has earned him most-hated status
