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I’m unlikely to ever have children, but perhaps this is the prize instead

Becoming a childless aunt started with sadness, then guilt, and now joy.

  • Pip Jarvis

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If you laugh, you can’t be offended and other essential truths I’ve learnt

We once sought advice from philosophers and academics, today it’s best provided by people who understand the basic rules of life and live them in front of the cameras.

  • Wendy Syfret
Dr Zac Seidler with his son, Artemis.

Raising boys isn’t as scary as you think. These experts are here to help

Parenting boys in 2026 can feel like a minefield. Here’s how to manage it without losing touch with your son.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Sometimes you’re lucky enough to find a cafe where the people who work there become much more than people who make you coffee.

My cafe is the best in the city. Coffee has nothing to do with it

We love to argue about grind size, obscure blends and pour-overs, but too rarely talk about the thing that actually determines whether a cafe matters.

  • Alison Fonseca
Donna Cameron was in her 20s when she discovered she had synaesthesia.

How this kaleidoscopic condition can help your life and career

Billie Eillish, Cynthia Erivo and Pharrell Williams have harnessed this condition through their art, but how can everyday people with it use it to their benefit?

  • Gary Nunn
I was scrolling on my phone, as you do, when I found the photo that changed my life.

When friends can’t support each other through break-ups, this is the grim alternative

If we look to AI for connection, we may lose our ability to truly relate to others.

  • Brooke Boney
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What’s the secret to a well-rounded life? These researchers have a theory

Whether it’s crafting or learning to play a ukulele, a hobby can boost your mental health and improve your ability to focus. Here’s why.

  • Angus Holland
Peopl eat work.

What’s in a name? Turns out, quite a lot

An enduring point of fascination for pop culture, our names can be powerful, influencing everything from our personality to our career.

  • Shona Hendley

‘Very dark place’: Psychologist pays price of vexatious complaints

Complaints to the health regulator from a disgruntled ex-employee who tried to sell tarot card readings to her patients have destroyed Jenna’s mental health and cost thousands in legal fees and higher insurance premiums.

  • Charlotte Grieve
Creating a temptation stack can completely reset your ability to stick to goals such as exercise.

The secret to keeping your new year’s resolutions? Using this simple strategy

Many people start the year with good intentions to make lasting change, only for their resolutions to fizzle out before they can take hold. This is where they’re going wrong.

  • Gretchen Reynolds