The ‘birds & the bees’ explanation is one of the most anticipated / dreaded / important conversations of parenthood and that is why its essential that we get it right. The thought of it might make you cringe to within an inch of your life but talking about sex doesn’t have to be taxing… or read more »

Greek philosopher Heraclitus pretty much hit it right on the mark when he said “The only constant is change”. Change is happening around us all the time, in our friends and family, in nature, in technology, our own lives. Some of us embrace change as something that could bring about positivity and others try to read more »

If evenings in front of the television eating mince pies are making you worry that the past 12 months of slogging at the gym will count for nothing, this is not necessarily the case, reports The Times. Leading exercise scientists have found that a break from the gym might be exactly what your body needs.” read more »

Throughout our lives most of us will have dated a fair number of partners before eventually finding the one that is perfect for us. This is of course natural and normal and upon reflection we usually recall previous partners with fondness and affection for making us who we are now. However, ending relationships and moving read more »

Whether we realise it or not, or day to day life is absolutely full to the brim with making decisions. From trivial little things like deciding what to wear in the morning and what to have for dinner to more serious decisions you might have to consider at work. The trouble with decisions is usually read more »

Life coach and author Liz Wilde explains why we worry and what we can do to stop. RECOGNISE THAT WORRY NEVER SOLVED A PROBLEM This may just seem like a cliché phrase, but worrying really doesn’t solve anything. Worriers convince themselves that if they keep worrying then maybe the problem will resolve itself. It won’t. read more »

These are difficult times for many, especially older women. With many having devoted their lives to their families and careers, they now find they are ‘empty nesters’ who are losing their job or in fear of loosing it, reports the US’s Washington Examiner. Carol Hayes of Life Wellspring Coaching helps find the right path through read more »

A new report has revealed that a women’s personality can be worked out by her facial features, reports the BBC. 1,000 readers of New Scientist took part in a survey where they were asked to submit a photograph of themselves as well as take part in a personality questionnaire. The results were then simplified into read more »

Considering the recent weather, we’re all inclined to believe in the healing properties of sunshine, but a new report shows there really is some truth in it, reports the Guardian. The study by Bristol University concentrated on the effects walks in the sun has on expectant mothers. Babies born towards the end of summer or read more »

Divorce is obviously a huge stress and strain on individuals, but it seems it could cause people to look older, reports the Telegraph today. A study of 186 sets of identical female twins revealed that the way someone ages is not predetermined, as was previously thought. Those who had been through divorce looked almost two read more »