My son has special needs. Should I tell him I’m not his biological father?
Secrets in families are rarely a good idea, says Annalisa Barbieri
I have a son, aged 22: J. He was born with physical disabilities and...
How can I help find my brother a girlfriend or wife?
He is honest, caring, has a great job – and he is keen to settle down. I really want to help him, but don’t...
Why You Should Never Be Ashamed to Get a Divorce
As a child of divorce, I grew up wanting a different life. I swore I would never have a family and put them through that mess....
What Experts Say — Good and Bad — About Attachment Parenting
Attachment parenting is a parenting style that emphasizes a strong bond between parents and children, with parents being highly attuned and receptive to their...
Be honest, be kind: five lessons from an amicable divorce
Consciously uncoupling is possible: choose your battles, build a support network and learn to play the long game
It’s not always infidelity that leads...
Babies rarely choose their friends – maybe that’s true for us, too
Our baby son is enjoying the friendships we are forcing on him – but what choice do adults have?
After a few months of...
Pete Davidson is dating an older woman – why is the world shocked?
Misogyny is behind the criticism of the Saturday Night Live comedian’s relationship with Kate Beckinsale
Quiz time! Put your calculators away, please, I have...
I Don’t Want My Peanut-Allergic Son to Attend This Birthday Party
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Many women fleeing domestic abuse face poverty, report finds
Respondents in England say partners use economic abuse as method of control
Victims of domestic abuse face the choice of their families being plunged into...
Surprising Dating Advice for Finding Love After 40
If you’re single and over 40, chances are your BFF, your parents, your siblings, and maybe even the stranger in the checkout line, are...
