‘I’m invisible in my relationship’: expert advice on how to reconnect as a couple after having kids
A new baby strains even strong relationships, but understanding hidden pressures can future-proof your bond in a tough season
Family & parenting
Family & Parenting is never easy… it feel impossible at times but you’re not alone. Find real stories, expert advice & more, here.
Learning this saved my relationship — but most couples never try it
Curiosity is one of the strongest predictors of emotional connection — yet in many long-term relationships it’s often the first thing to disappear Here, relationship expert Karen Thom explores why often it’s what you don’t say that quietly dismantles emotional intimacy. All too often, curiosity quietly disappears from long-term relationships — and missed moments, unasked […]
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…
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.
