Ending a marriage is a difficult and distressing decision – the reasons for which can be just as hurtful… 1. Infidelity ‘Finding out about an infidelity is searingly painful,’ says agony aunt, Suzie Hayman, a Relate-trained counsellor (www.agony-aunt.com). ‘But it’s not always a deal-breaker and couples can get back on track. A small fling sometimes even results in a stronger relationship, while a long-term ...

Dr Christian Jessen’s new book is the best way to help you answer your child’s awkward questions – read on… Being a parent is no mean feat. From the second they are born to the moment they leave home, raising your kids can be both a joy and challenge; and, as most parents will admit, the teenage years can be especially hard. During this period, a child’s body undergoes dramatic changes, and with this proces ...

Trying for a baby is an important time. For some it happens quickly and easily, for others it takes longer. Many couples find it difficult to conceive and it is likely that ovulation is the problem for many because there is only a small window (a few days) before ovulation when women are at their most fertile. In the UK, around 15% of couples eventually incur the stress of fertility treatment. About 20% of ...

Forty and pregnant? The abortion rate for women aged 40-45 has increased dramatically in recent years. We investigate why… When you think of abortion, it tends to conjure up the image of a distraught teenage girl, naïvely caught out after having sex just a handful of times without contraception. But the latest figures reveal that in 2011, some 8,500 women aged between 40 and 45 ended up having abortions; an ...

With mother’s day having come and gone, we take a look at the unique bond between you and your mum. Filled with tears, altercations and laughter, the mother-and-daughter relationship is defined by volatility, yet it’s so often one that’s central to many women’s lives across the globe. There’s something about the relationship between mum and daughter that is entirely different to any other bond: mum and son, ...

With Mother's Day fast approaching, don't leave it until the last minute to find a gift, you'll only end up with a bunch of flowers from the petrol station down the road. If you're stuck for ideas, do not despair as we're here to help. We've compiled a list of Top ten totally awesome Mother's Day gift ideas with something for every type of mother. Mothers day gift hamper - This is an easy gift to put togeth ...

You’ve finished work, the house is clean and now it’s just a waiting game. Here are my top 10 recommendations for things to do whilst you are on maternity leave to help distract you while you wait for your baby to make an appearance: 1) Visit the spa Once your little one arrives, visiting a spa will seem like a distant, decadent treat so indulge yourself while you have the opportunity. Many spas have specia ...

Long before the emergence of iPads and iPhones, parents could no longer trust their children with their phones. As technology today dictates, many parents and guardians have today seen the necessity of letting their kids access their computers. As a matter of fact, not everything will always be taught at school. There are some that are children-parent based. Some of the apps that a child will ever find inte ...

We have all dreamt of the perfect wedding, unfortunately, unicorns are extinct and most of us will never be able to afford perfection. But we can certainly still dream. Gleneagles, Perthshire Gleneagles is synonymous with golf but there is a reason those with money come here, its beauty. Luxury, however, is not just confined to the 850 acre estate, which is seemingly cut into the country side. Offering gour ...

Looking for ways to entertain the kids during the half-term break? Here are 10 options that you could use for inspiration 1) Bake Together We can't pretend the baked goods you make will be the healthiest things ever, but it'll inspire an appreciation and offer a lifetime hobby of making and cooking things from scratch! 2) Go to a Museum Take a trip to a local museum. Scientific, historical, agricultural, wh ...