Words: Nelressa STALLINGS-FAYE You always thought that getting along famously with women was easy — or, too difficult. Either way, you are right — because, it takes more than a man and woman to get a relationship going.  This is just one part of the story. The other — the most important — is the

Words: Dr Emily KATZ While most love songs are inspired by the joys and heartaches of romantic relationships, love between friends can be just as intense and complicated. Many people struggle to make and maintain friendships, and a falling-out with a close friend can be as painful as a breakup with a partner. Despite these

Words: Sophie HARDACH Most parents know that talking to their child helps them develop. But, a new study has revealed that it’s how you talk to your child that really matters for their brain growth. Rather than just spewing complex words at them, or showing flashcards in the hope of enriching their vocabulary, the key

Words: Dr Dave SMALLEN A woman and her fiancé joke and laugh together while playing video games after a long day. A college freshman interrupts verbal harassment aimed at a neighbour, who expresses gratitude as they walk home together. A man receives a phone call to confirm an appointment, and stumbles into a deep and

Words: Nelressa STALLINGS-FAYE I believe that some of our greatest works, or deeds, come from inclination. We use our mind to figure out things, balance our daily schedule, and so on. I also understand, as some people fervently do, there is enough space inside us, in our heart and mind, which may not always include

Words: Zhangjing LUO, Hildy ROSS, Michal PERLMAN & Nina HOWE A mother wondered about her two-year-old child Oliver’s socialisation with peers when he played at his friend’s house, or when he was at his childcare centre. Since Oliver is still learning to talk, he cannot describe his social experiences. This is a fictional situation, but

Words: Dr Rajgopal NIDAMBOOR We all know that TV, the eternal baby-sitter, or surrogate mother, is magic potion. Yet, there’s also a huge dark side to TV. TV has not only battered our values, it has also marginalised old-fashioned conversations, at home, and outside of it, including good habits like reading, or watching a stage-play.

Words: Prof Lea WATERS Parenting can be a difficult business and what often draws parents’ attention is children’s weaknesses — their faults, flaws and the tasks at which they struggle. Perhaps, your child isn’t good at being patient, or they find it difficult to make new friends and keep up in maths class. While there’s

Words: Drs Libby RICHARDS, Melissa FRANKS & Rosie SHROUT The new year is traditionally a time when many people feel a renewed commitment to create healthy habits, such as exercising regularly, drinking more water, or eating more healthfully. It turns out that when it comes to health, married people have an edge, especially married men. But,