Family Matters

How to cope when the kids fly the nest

A guide to the emotional wrench of empty-nest syndrome

By Chana Hughes

3 min read

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Family Matters

Jewish Family Centre gives ground-breaking support to siblings

By William Rome

1 min read

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Family Matters

How to manage expectations for a happy life at home

By Chana Hughes

3 min read

Mental health

The women who are there to help when the baby blues turn black

By Elisa Bray

8 min read

Family Food

Whether we like it or not, the mum call centre never closes

By Naomi Greenaway

3 min read

Family history

'My dad was a feminist without realising it'

By Karen E H Skinazi

3 min read

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Family Matters

Family Matters: Helping kids face their fears

By Chana Hughes

3 min read

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By Chana Hughes

Family matters: The halo effect that can con us

What prevents people from responding immediately to suspected manipulation or abuse, particularly by those in positions of authority?

3 min read

December 16, 2022 16:28

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Family Matters: When the baby blues turn dark and dangerous

Around one in five mothers struggle with their mental health - fortunately, attitudes towards maternal mental health have changed significantly in the past two decades

By Chana Hughes

3 min read

November 17, 2022 15:06

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Family Matters: Warring parents must put their children’s needs first

When a couple go through a messy separation it is only natural to want to cut ties, but that is not possible when children are involved

By Chana Hughes

3 min read

October 20, 2022 13:36

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By Chana Hughes

Family Matters: ‘It’s not fair!’: How to survive the battles between siblings

Whether children complain about their siblings having more devices, screen time, money, trips or attention, jealousy seems par for the course in most families, especially when children are close in age

3 min read

August 26, 2022 14:27