Kinship

Editor Kate reflects on the time spent with her new baby boy, Harrison, into the world and treasures her special time with him using these three potent and precious rituals.

Mother’s Day is all about honouring and celebrating your mum. Hand-picked by mums for mums, here are some of our favourite gifts that are nothing short of amazing — just like your beautiful mum.

Medically it is generally suggested to try and conceive for 12 months after ceasing the contraceptive pill or contraceptive devices, and if this is not successful to then seek medical assistance

Romantic love dominates Western thinking, at least in the popular culture space, but what is this ideal we all hold? In this romantic interlude we look at the biology and psychology of a cultural obsession.

Yogis are blessed with so many wonderful tools for support in the transition from maiden to mother. Here’s everything you need to know about yoga for the fourth trimester.

Gardening alone can be quite meditative, but gardening with friends and family can bring joy and fulfilment to every day.

From “eating for two” to full-moon births, expectant parents are often bombarded with myths around pregnancy. We sort the sound advice from the sea of old wives’ tales.

Resentment can be a bitter feeling, steeping you in darkness, tension and pain. But there is a soothing elixir that can help — forgiveness. For those struggling through resentment, here is a psychology-backed guide to letting go of hard feelings.

Have you thought about starting a family? One reader shares her journey from never wanting children to having two kids she adores.

One reader joins the growing trend of happy couples living apart due to a range of circumstances influenced by modern life — and not just because of COVID-19.

A compassionate life is one that requires both softness and strength. By cultivating compassion towards yourself and others, you can embrace life’s trials and tribulations with a strong back and soft front.

Discover different ways to engage kids to have hard conversations, encourage open dialogue and offer age-appropriate tips to get the conversation started.