Brood awakening
Having children affects how our brains develop, and forces us to learn flexibility and new skills. David Servan-Schreiber explains why bringing up a child can be the best therapy
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Relationship irritants
Living with someone’s quirks and habits can be a challenge. Rebecca Smith discovers how to stop little things sabotaging a good relationship
In-laws or out-laws?
What is it about ‘Shall we visit my parents over the holidays?’ that strikes dread into so many of our hearts, asks Linda Blair, and what can we do to make relations better?
Can the internet solve your relationship rows?
The internet holds the answer to pretty much anything: Who’s the richest man in the world? How tall is Johnny Depp? Where’s the best place to buy stuffed olives in Durham? It is little surprise, then, that it now offers a service for resolving problems of a trickier nature: relationship problems
How to negotiate
Whether you’re dividing your things after a break-up, or asking for a pay rise, find a balance that works for everyone, says Sarah Neish
How Facebook affects our relationships
Facebook has finally reached the 500 million users mark. It was inevitable, of course. Almost as inevitable as the comment pieces and blogs that will be asking whether Facebook is ruining our 'real' relationships? The answer depends on whom you ask. Certain people — usually the ones who aren't on Facebook — are always going […]
Living with bipolar disorder
There are more than two million people in the UK with bipolar disorder. Sarah Owen reveals what it’s really like to live with the disorder close to you, and why knowledge is power
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
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
