New mother writes children’s book for daughter to connect to Pakistani roots
Unzela Khan Sheikh, 29, wrote a children’s storybook based on her own family for her nine-month-old daughter. A new mother, who wants her...
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- Jul 7
Adele on divorce: Why splitting and not staying together for the kids can be better for everyone
Psychotherapist Neil Wilkie suggests children can sense when there’s unhappiness in a relationship. Adele has opened up about her divorce...
- Jul 6
Nearly half UK adults believe LGBTQ+ representation important in storytelling – study
The YouGov survey highlights the need for diverse characters and creators. Almost half of UK adults (45%) believe LGBTQIA+ representation...
- Jul 6
Paternity leave should be paid for six weeks, campaigners tell Government
Researchers found that countries with more than six weeks of paid paternity leave have a 4.0% smaller gender wage gap. Campaigners are...
- Jul 6
Dramatic rise in the number of women freezing their eggs
Egg freezing and storage increased from 2,576 cycles in 2019 to 4,215 in 2021 (a 64% rise), while embryo storage also increased. There...
- Jul 6
Davina McCall on why female friendships are important in midlife
As the presenter navigates midlife, she talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about why female friendships are a safe space for her. On a night...
- Jun 19
What happens when couples split up after buying a home together?
Buying a home together is usually a huge and exciting step for couples, marking the next stage in a relationship. But life doesn’t always...
- May 17
How to talk to your kids about real sex and porn
The internet is exposing kids to porn from an early age. Dame Emma Thompson has said young people’s expectations of sex “can be very...
- May 17
Why you should date yourself this winter
The hashtag #dateyourself has 54.5M views on TikTok. Single or not, dating yourself is the hot new trend on TikTok encouraging people to...
- May 17
What is love bombing? Beware of the red flag dating trend that can turn abusive
From not enough affection to too much, the dating scene is tough. From ‘bread crumbing’ (leading you on with small morsels of interest)...
- May 17
Why we shouldn’t view break-ups as a failure, as Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim split
The Selling Sunset stars have paid tribute to each other at the end of their relationship. Selling Sunset stars Chrishell Stause and...
- May 17
Dear Fiona: I’m not happy with my boyfriend but I’m scared of being alone
Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine addresses the common issue of hoping a dissatisfying partner will suddenly ‘change’. The...
- May 17
Why ignoring problems in your relationship can just make them worse
Sweeping issues under the carpet can make them tougher to tackle. Sometimes it’s easiest in relationships to just ignore problems, sweep...
- May 17
Pressure to reach life milestones affecting younger generations more – research
Some 77% of millennials and 83% of Gen Z feel pressure to reach traditional life milestones, according to a survey for Relate. Pressure...
- May 17
Are you suffering from relationship burnout?
Experts talk through common signs – and what you can do about it. Burnout has become a hot topic in recent years. Frazzled employees are...
- May 17
I’m a money expert – and this was my biggest financial mistake
Claer Barrett, a personal finance expert on ITV’s Lorraine, discusses money mistakes and how to overcome them. If money gives you the...
- May 16
How to cut financial ties after a relationship break-up
Untangling shared assets can make life more complicated if you split up, so this handy guide can help. When you’re going through a...
- May 16
10 ways to help financially prepare for having a baby
From saving ahead to cutting costs with hand-me-downs, here’s what money experts suggest thinking about. The arrival of a baby is an...
- May 16
LGBTQ+ young adults earn less than straight peers – data shows
Straight or gay, it may show in your pay, new research suggests. Being LGBTQ+ worsens the salary gap among young adults, new research...
- Apr 18
"You aren’t any less deserving of intimacy because your body has changed" - Bella Davis
1. How do you encourage women to embrace their changing bodies and feel confident in their skin? By showing images of my body changing...
- Apr 3
Is it ever OK to date a work colleague?
Dating in the office comes with some big risks to your professional life. Office romances aren’t unusual, in fact, according to...
- Apr 3
Gemma Atkinson on why kids need to see parents splitting housework and childcare equally
The Strictly star and radio presenter talks to Lauren Taylor about ignoring mum-shamers on the internet and why gender equality starts at...
- Feb 10, 2022
Galentine’s Day - a trivial yet awesome way to celebrate women
As Valentine's Day creeps upon us, I encourage you to overlook this cringe-worthy occasion and make new plans with your best friends...
- Oct 21, 2021
Becoming a mom didn’t stop my career
I always said I didn’t want to have a kid until I achieved my career goals. But being the overachiever I am, my career goals kept...
- Aug 10, 2021
Has the pandemic shifted our perspective on what makes us feel fulfilled?
The last year pummeled us with challenges we never anticipated we would face. Lockdowns left many people struggling to pay the mortgage;...
- Feb 14, 2021
How one woman's tragic loss of two children enabled her to chase her dreams
Harri Gravelle has sadly lost two sons to an under-researched bacteria strain, and is now working with the NHS to pioneer new treatment...
- Feb 1, 2021
How being a working mother made me a better leader
A few weeks ago, I was asked to identify my “leadership style”. Having made my career in the corporate world, and having worked across...
- Dec 22, 2020
Mental Health: How to support our loved ones
By guest contributor Brittany Bennett, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Photo by Dustin Belt on Unsplash Supporting a friend or family...
- Oct 28, 2020
"Nanna Maureen": How one writer's children's book about her late mother becomes a global success.
Casey Gillespie is a mother of two who lives in the Gold Coast, Australia. Her first book Nanna Maureen was written for her children and...
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