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Woman in a white dress and straw hat pulling a grey pram on a sandy beach.

Parenting and families

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How to know if you want to be a parent

Set aside everyone else’s preconceptions. Then try doing these counterintuitive exercises to understand your own desires

by Ann Davidman

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Parenting and families

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How to raise a resilient child

Put that helicopter back in the hangar and let your children find their own way. Their independence will likely surprise you

by Judith Locke

Women smiling and chopping vegetables together in a cosy kitchen, with fresh ingredients and cooking utensils on the table.

Couples and family therapy

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How to survive and thrive through divorce

Take heart: there are ways to protect yourself and any children involved, and prepare for more joyful chapters ahead

by Lisa Herrick

A painting of two silhouetted figures walking together in a golden, textured forest scene filled with warm, glowing light.

Conflict and conflict resolution

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How to repair a family rift

Healing an estrangement can be deeply rewarding. Acknowledge your role in what happened, then look ahead to brighter days

by Pam Weintraub

A boy with closed eyes sits on grass, leaning against a large pumpkin, wearing a striped hoodie and shorts.

Parenting and families

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How to nurture an orchid child

Some kids, like orchids, are highly sensitive to their environment. Provide oodles of love and routine, then watch them bloom

by Tom Boyce

Aerial view of cluttered carpet scattered with toys, Lego, a banana, a snack wrapper, and plush toys.

Parenting and families

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How to stop yelling at your kids

You can’t control your child’s emotions, but by questioning your assumptions and expectations you can become a calmer parent

by Bonnie Harris

Young boy in a blue top looking up with his finger touching his ear, against a light indoor background with framed pictures visible.

Learning and education

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How to do philosophy with kids

Embrace their questions, no matter how daft or daunting – kids are natural philosophers and you can learn from each other

by Scott Hershovitz

Ancient Chinese painting of two women, one holding a baby, standing indoors by ornate window screens and wooden furniture.

Parenting and families

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How Chinese philosophy can help you parent

Confucianism and Daoism suggest ways to guide your children toward meaning and fulfilment rather than wealth and prestige

by Erin Cline

A young teenage girl wearing a trilby hat sits on the steps leading up to a yellow front door

Childhood and adolescence

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How to support kids to be brave

The desire to protect kids from uncomfortable situations is natural. But they need your help to grow into the unknown

by Sarah Rose Cavanagh

Black-and-white photo of a group of children viewing a large bronze sculpture of two figures embracing in a museum setting.

Parenting and families

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How to talk to your children about sex

It’s not about one embarrassing ‘big talk’. Prepare and protect them by applying these basic principles early and often

by Eva Goldfarb

An elderly woman and a young girl sit on steps, embracing each other affectionately in front of a door.

Parenting and families

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How to connect with your grandchildren

You have a joyous opportunity to support the next generation. Be yourself, be firm but fair, and bond through tradition

by Jill Lawson

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Anxiety

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How to manage worry in pregnancy

By learning to distinguish productive from unproductive worry, you’ll be free to enjoy the more positive aspects of pregnancy

by Pamela Wiegartz