How to start a conversation
Author Catherine Blyth tells us how to oil the wheels of conversation at a social gathering
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
That difficult friend: how to deal with ambivalent friendships and stop them hurting you again
Does someone close to you blow hot and cold, or let you down? Research suggests that an ‘ambivalent’ friend hurts us more than an enemy, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye, as Suzanne Scott discovers.
How can I help my mother?
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
How to encourage authentic self-esteem in children
Dr Ilona Boniwell offers surprising advice on raising your child’s self-image based on the most cutting-edge research
The 3 unconscious fears stopping you from finding love
Anita Chaudhuri examines meaningful and fulfilling romantic connection and, with the help of experts, identifies three unconscious worries that may be standing in the way of you finding and keeping the love you deserve
Help your child cope with bullies
Childhood bullying can have a lasting impact, especially if it occurs when a child is in their vulnerable teenage years. Yvonne Roberts finds out how parents can help
Sexual anxiety: how to feel happy and healthy about sex – a podcast with UKCP
Listen to our podcast with the UKCP, Talking Therapies: Is it normal to be anxious about sex?
Caring for ageing parents
They’ve cared for you all your life, but what happens when the time comes for your parents to need support from you? Rosie Ifould investigates the potential role-reversal that can take place as families grow older
Sibling estrangement: 6 relationship types
Even siblings who talk frequently can experience estrangement. We explore the 6 main relationships types seen in estranged siblings…
Ten tips for coping with Christmas after loss
Anne Thorn, who lost both her son and her father in the last few years, shares her advice on how to get through the holiday period without the ones you love
