Family
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Extra childcare won’t work without the right funding. And without childcare it will be parents throwing toys out of the pram
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He needs to find his own way in the world – not replicate yours, says Philippa Perry. Accepting him exactly as he is will give him confidence -
The Repair Shop presenter reflects on growing up poor, discovering fashion, and why fame will never go to his head -
Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzesSubmit a question -
In 1976, Suzanne Heywood’s father decided to take the family on a three-year sailing ‘adventure’ – and then just kept going. It was a journey into fear, isolation and danger …
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I thought we had figured out years ago what kind of family we are: sowers of chaos. So when did she develop the patience for plants, asks Zoe Williams
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From lying to the ability to switch allegiances, children are born with a formidable skill set -
While Britons increasingly value life outside the daily grind, the government is pursuing a class-based approach to kicking people back to work, writes Guardian columnist John Harris
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Small grants give expectant families a boost, but the impact of larger sums depends a lot on the recipient’s gender -
The best parting gift of all for those we love is to be present when they are well, giving generously of our time and attention
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Our matriarch’s dislike of schmaltz has always made Mother’s Day tricky. This year, her ire centred on an extremely intricate portrait of her cat
Advice
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Set boundaries about contact you’ll have with your in-laws – and don’t put your husband in the position of defending his family -
She is far more matter-of-fact and open about sex than I am. I know this is my problem, not hers, but I am now troubled by intrusive thoughts -
He needs to find his own way in the world – not replicate yours, says Philippa Perry. Accepting him exactly as he is will give him confidence
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On top of a £1,480 repair to my Q3, I was billed £50 for one wiper blade
Love & sex
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Mary, 59 and Nigel, 63, met in an Archers appreciation group on Facebook in 2019 and were soon touring the UK, working on a book. They now live together in Ledbury -
Two married therapists reveals 10 ways to improve the many highs and lows of your love life -
Family lawyer Mali Waugh can still be surprised by divorcing couples. Mostly, though, she sees people who have worn each other down
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Madeline, 27, a PhD student, meets Sam, 28, an actor -
Damilola says Sade is obsessed with lip balm. She doesn’t see a problem with it, but is she glossing over the issue? You decide -
It can be difficult to realise when to give up hope in a relationship, but at a certain point you might have to, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith
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