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How will divorce affect your children? Our expert offers advice

My husband and I have just split up – how are our children likely to react in these early stages of the separation?

Child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas, spokesperson for the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), says: “In the complicated task of setting up two homes and new arrangements for children to see both parents, how are the children really feeling as time goes...

Dad reveals the five things he has learned after having child number 2 in a hilarious blog

In a hilarious blog, father of two Chris McGuire reveals what he has learned from having Baby #2!

It’s a funny thing: LIFE. Don’t you think?

We only really get any clue of what’s actually happening around us much later – with the benefit of time and distance.

This is certainly true when it comes to parenting.

Now that I’m a dad of two, my...

How to dig your way out of debt in 2020

With Christmas and the New Year celebrations now over for another year, many people are experiencing a sinking feeling.

That awful moment where you know you can't put off looking at your bank or credit card statement. The due dates on your regular payments – or the bills landing for those items you bought on credit online.

Tempting as it is to stick your head in the sand,...

Megxit: How Harry and Meghan can keep wider family ties strong when they leave

In an extraordinary turn of events for the monarchy, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a bombshell statement announcing their plans to “step back” as senior royals, and instead split their time between the UK and North America.

The couple took to Instagram to share the news, apparently without consulting the Queen or the Prince of Wales about the public announcement first....

Megxit: Other times Meghan and Harry have bucked royal tradition

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they are to "step back" as senior members of the royal family, and moving forward, will divide their time between the UK and North America.

The news arguably comes as a shock – apparently even to the Queen, who reportedly wasn't consulted before Harry and Meghan made the announcement.

However, the decision isn't entirely without...

Five signs your relationship won't last, according to a therapist

Keep an eye out for these red flags.

Every relationship has its bad days, but how do you know when you and your partner just aren't meant to last?

Even if you were head over heels to begin with, relationships don't work out for all kinds of reasons and the signs you're wasting your time can be way more subtle than arguing or cheating.

Thankfully there are some...

Ten ways to make the most of your money in 2020

The new year often means a fresh start – and for some, 2020 could mean turning over a new leaf when it comes to their finances. But don't be put off by the idea of having to grapple with big numbers, as large gestures aren't always what's needed.

You may find small actions taken now could go a long way towards improving your financial prospects, whether it's cutting down on daily...

The five biggest parenting trends for 2020 and the biggest worries mums and dads have about their children

The UK’s leading online platform for parents and childcarers has revealed the top parenting trends for 2020, along with the biggest worries for UK parents going into the new year.

A survey of more than 5,000 parents and guardians of 0 to 16 year-olds has found that limitations on children’s social media use and screen time is the biggest trend for 2020, followed by dismantling gender...

Ask an expert: What's the best way to keep my child healthy over winter?

A pharmacist explains how to keep children's immune systems in peak condition to help protect them against winter bugs and maintain their health.

What's the best way to boost my child's immune system over the winter?

Pharmacist Anshu Kaura, from Lloyds Pharmacy, says: "There are a few ways in which you can try to prevent your child from getting poorly. The first of these is...

The Yorkshire Shepherdess talks feminism, farming ... and showbiz

She has nine children, seven dogs, a 2,000-acre hill farm where she tends 1,000 sheep, a burgeoning TV career, theatre tours and a thriving B&B – you might mistake Amanda Owen for Superwoman.

And yet speaking to Owen – the star of Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm, who has also appeared with her family on ITV's Countrywise and The Dales and is better known as the Yorkshire...

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