They both had something the other wanted. Could their relationship survive? The night I first met Lexy, I was supposed to be going on a date. I was 25 and had yet to really make friends since moving to London, so when she asked me for a...
How to survive the season – with mood-lifters, skin-savers, life-changing layers, and ways to have fun in the rain Question your ‘winter blues’ Continue reading...
‘Narcissists – only more devious’: Anita Chaudhuri explores the world of the Dark Empath and how to recognise the danger signs; ‘Henry VIII is a serial killer and abuser’: what’s behind the flood of 21st-century retellings of the Tudors,...
Readers respond to an article by Gaby Hinsliff told from people on both sides of family rifts, and share their own experiences Gaby Hinsliff’s article ( ‘I never want you around your grandchild’: the families torn apart when adult...
Feeling frazzled and drained at the end of the day? Try these expert micro-habits If you’re often tempted to reach for a ready meal at the end of a busy day, it may be a good idea to add some ultra-easy home-cooked suppers to...
This is one of the most controlling mother/daughter relationships I’ve ever seen. You have done more than enough for her Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader My mother has led a hard life. Diagnosed with...
New research found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, including those presenting with more subtle symptoms.
My mum and dad eventually realised I was happy being a little freak. And so is Basil Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email After his first day of daycare, my long, stinky son Basil came home with a report card that said he’d been...
A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication.
But nothing has made me laugh more than the books he’s written It is a lifelong discipline of mine to avoid this column defaulting to Kids Say the Darnedest Things, but I fear I must make an exception this week. My son is making inroads...
Many of us are convinced our insecurities are screaming out because we compare what we feel like on the inside to what other people look like on the outside The question I grew up in a household that was supportive and well-meaning, but...
Australian researchers propose a new model to reduce ‘mum shaming’ over body size, which has negative health outcomes for mother and child Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast When Ahlia* was waiting to check in...
Some cases of estrangement stem from a traumatic childhood. But in others it can come as a shock to parents who believe they did their best. People on both sides of family rifts share their stories It’s a year and a half since Jody last...
After spending years in and out of hospital with my daughter, I know the patients’ food isn’t usually very good. But does it have to be this way? • The best and worst of hospital food around the world – in pictures ‘We tend to think of...
Dads say rule change granting both parents equal time off has helped build bond between children and fathers Paternity leaves in Finland have nearly doubled in length after a 2022 reform of the parental leave system, the social benefits...
When I moved with my partner to Washington DC, it was months before I was granted a work permit. At first, my confidence took a hit. Then I felt liberated to start a new life When my boyfriend asked if I would move with him from London...
Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at all, research has found that digital tech can...
Mickaël Bandela’s documentary reflects on the events that left him in care as a child, and the generational losses that came before When he was a few months old, film-maker Mickaël Bandela was put into the care of his foster mother...
High court approves judicial review of rules denying some women exception to two-child limit on universal credit Two mothers who had children as a result of rape or coercion by former partners have been given permission to take the...
Luckily our ghoulish kids love every minute of it We were in Dublin for half-term and spent the week enjoying the gradual agglomeration of Halloween decorations we saw encroaching on my in-laws’ house. The night we arrived, two full...
Torn between childcare, caring for grandchildren and also looking after elderly parents brings all kinds of sibling tensions to the surface, so rather than opting for couples therapy, it could be time to get some sibling therapy Caring...
When JD Vance dismissed Kamala Harris as a ‘childless cat lady’, it sparked controversy, brought Taylor Swift into the presidential debate and focused attention on right-wing political pressure placed on women to have children When...
With its emphasis on opioid overdose prevention, the first guideline for primary care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics on prescribing opioids for acute pain in children and adolescents extends beyond responsible pain...
CBT for insomnia significantly reduces postpartum depression symptoms, directly and indirectly, by improving mood and alleviating insomnia throughout treatment.
Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are an established therapy for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth. Researchers have found that babies given ACS had notably smaller volumes of two key brain regions, the bilateral amygdalae and...
A new study, using responses from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, has found that about 6 percent of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks.
As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers have new findings to add to the existing...
A world-first randomised controlled trial (RCT) of toddler screen time shows that removing screen time in the hour before bed improves the quality of toddler sleep.
How do complex mixtures of chemicals affect our health? New research has shown that chemicals that occur in complex mixtures and in concentration ratios as found in humans act together. Even if the concentrations of the individual...
A recent study found that good physical fitness from childhood to adolescence is linked to better mental health in adolescence. These results are significant and timely, as mental health problems are currently a major societal challenge,...
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition. But more adults are realizing that their struggles with attention, focus and restlessness could in fact be undiagnosed...
New research suggests a person's feelings towards a parent can be significantly changed when they are asked to evaluate them during talking therapy, even when the question isn't suggestive.
Parents seeking help in encouraging toddlers to be physically active may soon need to look no further than an inexpensive robotic buddy for their kids, a new study suggests.
Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children's development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, research suggests. 'It's a surprising...
The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth -- regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows.
Researchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system. The study tested AI's ability to detect changes in infant movement patterns....
Researchers say that parents and doctors should be mindful of how they talk to and treat children experiencing pain -- no matter how big or small the injury -- knowing that these foundational experiences can be carried forward into...
Scientists conclude that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful -- if modest -- tools in improving the mental well-being of children and teens with anxiety, depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
Children born during the pandemic, including those exposed to COVID in utero, were no more likely to screen positive for autism than unexposed or pre-pandemic children.
A new study compared survey results of parents with identical or non-identical twins in England and Wales from the ages of 16 months to 13 years. The study found that fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait...
Babies born to pregnant women with obesity are more likely to develop heart problems and diabetes as adults due to fetal damage caused by the high-fat, high-energy diet of their mother.
A technology which uses harmless light waves to measure activity in babies' brains has provided the most complete picture to date of brain functions like hearing, vision and cognitive processing outside a conventional, restrictive brain...
Pregnant women who have limited access to affordable, nutritious, and healthy foods have a higher chance of developing both physical and mental health problems and their baby's weight is at risk.
Babies who have more diverse social contacts in the first years of their life can get over their prejudices more easily by the age of 17, according to new research.
Bad behavior often occurs away from home, leading parents to blame and limit contact with peers. However, a new study shows that banning friendships can backfire, worsening behavior instead of improving it. When moms disapprove of their...
Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds -- as measured by levels of gender-conforming play -- may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study.