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Family
As a child, you’re taught to avoid strange men in parks, says dad-of-one Joel Defries. “But once you have a child you BECOME that weirdo in the park. You can’t get enough of mindless chats with strangers by the swings.” Joel Defries on the realities of fatherhood…
Family
“Feeling guilty is often what I call a ‘trigger’ feeling,” says life coach Zoe Blaskey. “There is usually something else going on underneath.” Here, she explains the likely origins of ‘mum guilt’ and how to get rid of it for good…
Family
“When no one’s looking I dip 100% dark baton chocolate into my green tea, don’t judge!” Sarah Gregory – mum-of-four, author and co-founder of Make Motherhood Diverse – discusses family life on the London-Surrey borders…
Family
“Having a child has made me much more aware of my own privilege. I now understand the advantages I have had as a white, middle class, able-bodied woman. Having a child who is part of a marginalised group is incredibly eye-opening.” Penny Wincer on family life…
Family
“We live in a converted Jacobethan train station, built in 1846. It came complete with a dual-faced platform, waiting room clock and worn steps to the ticket office (now our dining room) from footfall.” Charlotte Noone on family life in Yorkshire…
Family
“Our favourite family meal is … all of it! We are a family of foodies with ‘healthy’ appetites.” Clemmie Telford – mother-of-three, founder of Mother of All Lists blog and creative strategist – discusses home life, in Peckham, with her brood….
Family
If you’re a woman, you might feel annoyed about being told you’re a nag. If you’re a man, you might feel as if you’re constantly being nagged. But where does this gender stereotype come from? We ask a psychotherapist and couples counsellor…
Family
From the outside, it may look like mothers are having a jolly: drinking coffee and chatting while the babes roll around on the floor. From the inside, it’s a different story. In case you were wondering, here’s what mothers do all day…
Mornings
What does your morning routine look like, since kids came along? In case it’s not running smoothly, Sophie Le Brozec – speaker, motivator and business owner – is here to share her tips for a seamless morning with the family…