How to save money
Aside from basic needs, your financial priorities are up to you. Resist short-termism by keeping in mind your values and goals
by Kim Stephenson & Pradnya Surana
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How to choose a bottle of wine
Bite into a strawberry, talk to a wine geek, pore over a map: forget wine snobbery and develop your own distinctive taste
by Natasha Hughes
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
How to interpret historical analogies
They’re good for kickstarting political debate but analogies with the past are often ahistorical and should be treated with care
by Moshik Temkin
How to make friends as an adult
Friendships give us so much. Be bold, take the initiative, and you’ll be surprised how many people are pleased to connect
by Marisa G Franco
How to enjoy coffee
Smooth like chocolate or fruity like a berry, coffee has as many tastes as wine or beer – you just need to know your beans
by Jessica Easto
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
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
How to have a difficult conversation
Avoidance will only foster more conflict. Aim for a shared understanding with these techniques from an expert mediator
by Adar Cohen
How to speak in public
Public speaking can feel like an ordeal, but take a lesson from the ancients: it’s a skill you can develop like any other
by John Bowe
How to have more meaningful conversations
Be brave enough to share, kind enough to listen, and you can escape the shallows of small talk to dive deep with another
by Lucy Foulkes
How to enjoy being single
‘Happily ever after’ is a romantic myth. Defy society’s singlism and discover ways to embrace a joyful, independent life
by David Robson
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
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
How to talk about sexual desires
It’s not always easy to open up about sex. But letting a partner in on your wants and fantasies can strengthen your bond
by Sarah Hunter Murray
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