Staying connected with your grown-up children
No matter how old your kids are, they'll always need your parental support, as Brooke explains...
How friendships can fill the empty nest
When the kids leave home, you’ll have more time to yourself. Helen explains how it can be a great opportunity to make new friends…
Empty nest syndrome: how does it feel?
Kids don’t stay young forever. But what is it really like when they leave home?
Midlife challenges: being jam in the sandwich
I'm squeezed between the needs of my much loved child, and my aging parents.
Best gifts for mom in elderly care communities
Looking for the perfect gift for your mom? Some lovely ideas here that will really make her day.
Menopause: a unique journey
Not every woman has children, but every woman has the capacity to create, as Katherine explains...
Summer gatherings: a great way to learn about your family history
Got lots of summer gatherings to look forward to? It could be a great way to learn more about your family history.
The history behind Mother’s Day…
It's Mother's Day, Kay looks at the traditions surrounding the occasion...
Remember, kids aren’t little adults
Kids grow up fast, but Jenna explains there are times we must remember they are not little adults.
Keeping contact with grandchildren after divorce
Keeping contact with your grandchildren after their parents divorce is important. Here's what you can do...
Caring for Max: what I learned about myself from my special needs child
When you have a special needs child, learning how to care for them can be tricky. Silvia shares her story...
Remembering the London bombings
The terrorist attack on 7/7 destroyed lives and devastated families. Twelve years on, Di Castle remembers her fears for her family at the time.
Is Mother’s Day becoming too commercial?
Cards for all, an array of gifts... MJ wonders what's happened to a simple thank you on Mother's Day.
Mother’s Day: the saddest of days
Following her mother's death, Denise says Mother's Day will be tough this year...
Dementia: the pain of saying goodbye twice
Dementia can be cruel, but Anne looks back fondly on her last years with her dad.