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Family Matters: Learning to Love Your In-Laws
Boy meets girl. Love blossoms. Boy marries girl — and inherits the in-laws. The in-laws we acquire can affect our quality of life, from long-term happiness to family life. In “What Do You Want From...
View ArticleIs Your Brain Male or Female?
BBC Horizon’s recent programme, “Is your brain male or female?” made a valiant yet narrow minded attempt at measure and reason. I offer this blog to anyone who remains as riled as I by Michael Mosley’s...
View ArticleWhy We Need International Women’s Day
Explanations of women’s under-representation in science, technology, engineering and maths (only 14% of women entering University choose science related subjects, compared to 39% of boys) are usually...
View ArticleAre We Missing the Point when it Comes to Anorexia?
Anorexia nervosa is a hot topic in two senses: it is a subject of high-profile discussion and it is emotionally charged. Recent remarks by Dame Joan Bakewell have fuelled the fire; the meanings of her...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need to Know About Talking to Teens
Vicky and her daughter Alex are chatting about Alex’s friend, Amber, when Vicky says, “She sounds like trouble.” Thunderclouds cross the teen’s face. “You are so annoying!” the 14-year-old proclaims....
View ArticleRevealing the Hidden Pain of Family Estrangement
Estrangement from family is among the most painful human experiences. We are born into a close family tie, and our continued inclusion is literally a matter of life and death. Without an adult’s...
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