Rather than the predicted baby boom, the pandemic prompted a craze for pets – and puppies in particular. Rebecca Frank explores why we feel such a special bond with our four-legged companions
The way we react to a loved one’s distress can have a profound effect on their mood and ability to cope and, when your own emotional load feels overwhelming, turning to someone you trust can bring you back to a place of control
Motherhood is a labour of love, then babies grow up and find their own way in the world. But with a growing number of adult children living at home, the ongoing responsibility can weigh heavily on a parent. Vee Sey steers her family towards modern domestic harmony