The Beckham siblings have had a public falling out – here’s why siblings fall out and how to heal the rifts
After a dramatic fall out with her sister, Sophia Smith went in search of a solution to understand and overcome sibling estrangement…
Family & parenting
Family & Parenting is never easy… it feel impossible at times but you’re not alone. Find real stories, expert advice & more, here.
How to navigate the transition to an empty nest
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 […]
How to help your child with loneliness
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 […]
Zoe Blaskey on modern motherhood, guilt, and setting boundaries
Podcaster and author Zoe Blaskey talks to Psychologies about modern motherhood, endless expectation, and why setting boundaries, not seeking balance, is the key. Words: Holly Treacy. Images: BobbyNewMan Studio, Rhiannon Duffin Mum guilt. It’s a relentless shadow that looms over the lives of countless mothers – myself included. In fact, it’s so prevalent it’s been […]
Louise Pentland: ‘Connection brings me back to calm’
She’s been called the ‘original influencer’, so what makes millions want to know what author and blogger Louise Pentland is thinking? Holly Treacy meets her to find out… If you have never come across Louise Pentland’s social media accounts, YouTube channel, or website, you’re probably in the minority. She’s been blogging since 2009 and has […]
Can a child with ADHD lead a normal life?
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, reassures a mother whose child has been diagnosed with ADHD…
How to help your child find a career
If your child is struggling to choose a career, our agony aunt Mary Fenwick is here to help..
Effects of childhood trauma in adulthood: how to drop the baggage
What are the effects of childhood trauma in adulthood, and is there a way to let go of that pain? Discover the subtle signs that a troubled childhood or dysfunctional family could be overshadowing your adult life and how to drop this emotional baggage, writes Alexandra Massey.
How to talk to teenagers
Learn how to communicate effectively and rebuild your relationship with your teenage child with this advice from psychotherapist Lucy Beresford…
How to talk to your child about gender identity
Feeling lost when your child asks you questions about gender? We caught up with the experts to discover how to have an open-minded and honest conversation with your child about gender identity…
