5 ways to build bridges with an estranged sibling
Dr Jason Robinson, clinical chair at charity Stand Alone, who runs workshops on reconciliation, gives us some pointers
Family & parenting
Family & Parenting is never easy… it feel impossible at times but you’re not alone. Find real stories, expert advice & more, here.
Four steps to a happier family
Heidi Scrimgeour uncovers the common mistakes we make in our family relationships and, alongside a selection of experts, explores simple changes that will make things a whole lot better
How to care for yourself when caring for an elderly parent
Caring for an elderly parent can be difficult, especially if there are unresolved issues from the past. Judith Laing* tries to find a way through the emotional minefield
How to deal with family rejection
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
How can I help my cheating brother?
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
The five mother types
What’s your mother type? Family therapist Dr Stephan Poulter explains the five mother types and their corresponding strengths and legacies…
The woes of sibling roles
Are you tired of being treated as the scatty sister? The clown? The responsible one? Sibling roles can become fossilised in childhood, with negative results for you and your family dynamics as an adult. Amy Pierce decides to shake it up
How can I help my daughter to accept the way she looks?
Our agony aunt Mary Fenwick offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
When siblings fall out: coping with sibling estrangement
After a dramatic fall out with her sister, Sophia Smith went in search of a solution to understand and overcome sibling estrangement…
My son obsesses over his looks
As the mother of image-conscious teenagers, Dr Ilona Boniwell looks at the science behind self-esteem in young people
