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‘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

Psychologies

11 February 202611 February 2026

‘I’m invisible in my relationship’: expert advice on how to reconnect as a couple after having kids

I can’t stop worrying about the news: 10 ways to stop spiralling and manage anxiety

With global tensions in the news — like the US strikes on Iran — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. The constant flow of negative headlines can leave us stuck in a cycle of worry, unable to focus on anything else. So, how can we regain control and manage anxiety? Award-winning coach Kim Morgan, […]

Psychologies

28 February 202628 February 2026

Emotional wellbeing / Creative hobbies

The true staycation: how to have a retreat at home

How will you be ‘aestivating’ this summer? And what is it? Nature has a way for us to rest, regroup and redirect our lives, says Caroline Sylge. Discover how to create the ultimate home staycation retreat…

Psychologies

25 February 202625 February 2026

Emotional wellbeing

Simple daily habits to keep your stress levels in check

From humming to imagining yourself in the future, wellbeing experts share their favourite ways to keep calm when the world feels crazy Words: Ella Walker. Images: Shutterstock Everybody feels stressed sometimes, it’s a completely normal — some would even say vital — part of being human. The adrenaline that comes with it is what helps […]

Psychologies

24 February 202624 February 2026

Emotional wellbeing

More than just good friends? The psychological benefits of dog ownership

Rather than the predicted baby boom, the pandemic prompted a craze for pets – and puppies in particular. Rebecca Frank explores why we feel such a special bond with our four-legged companions

Psychologies

20 February 202620 February 2026

Relationships

We’ve been together forever, how do we keep the love alive? Reignite the spark in a long-term relationship

Lockdown’s unending togetherness has swept many of our relationships into the doldrums. Heidi Scrimgeour explores how to turn embers into passionate flames

Psychologies

20 February 202620 February 2026

Self

When the spotlight flickers: the psychology of a public fall from grace

What happens when a public figure falls from grace? We explain the effects on the individual – and the people who might have idolised them There is a particular hush that falls when a celebrity stumbles and falls from grace. It isn’t quite silence – more a collective intake of breath, followed by the low […]

David Castle

19 February 202619 February 2026