How to cope with an empty nest

The first time I experienced empty nest syndrome it came as a huge shock to my system. I wasn’t prepared for the sense of loss I would feel when my eldest daughter, Mia, left home to go to university.

Lucy Johnstone is determined to not lose herself or her relationship when it comes to motherhood

Stepping into the living room, my husband Pete, then 40, was watching ice hockey highlights on the television. A dreary Saturday morning in December 2022, we were looking forward to a lazy weekend. My

‘In memory of Alison, I want to help others’

Whether by choice or not, singledom in midlife is on the rise. We explore the many pleasures – and occasional pitfalls – of going solo

As soon as my son was born, I felt that primal urge to protect him from harm. I put childproof hinges on the cupboards and soft protective covers on the sharp corners. I checked on him in the night wh