New research suggests parents should manage their own fears, not their children’s. While social media isn’t perfect, teenagers need autonomy to make their own decisions I have four children, two of which are teenage boys. Recently, I have become increasingly aware of how glued they are to their…
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Denise Welch: (Just Like) Starting Over
Actress Denise Welch holds a special place in the nation’s heart. As the vivacious star of Coronation Street and Loose Women, her persona is known to millions. But her private life has seen battles with depression, addiction and suicidal impulses. In this candid and uplifting interview, Denise explains how…
I’m a Dad Who Suffered Postnatal Depression
A mental health campaigner for fathers, Mark Williams lived with PND, alongside taking care of his wife with the very same condition The day I got married, I knew that it was time for me to become a dad. I didn’t have long to wait, as we found out…
How Do I Overcome Resentment?
Recognising the signs of resentment and ways you can repair a relationship While there can be many causes of resentment, it usually stems from anger. It may be something a spouse has done, such as flirting with someone else, or something they’ve not done, like helping with cooking. While…
Grace Victory: The Internet's Big Sister
Grace Victory has been called the most inspirational YouTuber in the world. We meet the British vlogger to discuss mental health and body positivity Hi Grace! What does body positivity mean to you?Body positivity celebrates every body type, but it originally started to celebrate bodies that are rarely seen:…
Tamara Ecclestone: Terms of Endearment
Is there a right way and wrong way to parenting? Formula One heiress Tamara Ecclestone has been roundly condemned for coddling her three-year-old daughter, Sophia. But should we judge a mother’s love? In this revealing interview, the millionaire mum finally answers her critics, but it’s not what you’…
What is Parental Separation Anxiety?
You may have heard of the term 'separation anxiety', usually relating to children and in some cases, pets. In children, this condition will typically ease as they grow older - it’s a natural part of their development after all. But separation anxiety doesn’t only affect children.…
'I spent my teenager years supporting my alcoholic mother'
James Mowat grew up in a traumatising environment, but being abandoned by his mum gave him the motivation to make a success out of life…
2017's Worst Dating Trends – Revealed!
Learn how to sidestep those dodgy digital honeytraps If you’ve been single these last few years, you will know the dating game has got a lot more complex. Dating websites now seem a dim and distant memory, while “speed dating” nights down at your local pub feel positively prehistoric.…