Becoming a mother was impossibly hard during Covid. Has anything changed since?

Rates are improving in the US as healthcare organizations take steps to confront the continuing crisis. Still, new mothers often feel alone: ‘People don’t know what to do’

Longing for a baby in 1971

Three couples told the stories of their struggles to become parents

I was abused as a child, but now my mother needs care

Manage your mum’s care from a distance, says Philippa Perry. Don’t get sucked into her orbit

Experience: my newborn baby was kidnapped from hospital

I flew down the corridor screaming at everyone: ‘Do you have my baby?’

My 13-hour holiday was a glimpse of the world before Covid. I’ll be going back

Remember the good old days when you could get on a train or go to a party without wondering if it was worth the risk? It’s time for a revival, writes Zoe Williams

‘Not being jerks to each other helps’: readers on staying friends with an ex

A breakup doesn’t always mean the end of the road. Readers share their experiences on transitioning from romantic to platonic relationships

‘We have spent about $5,000 – it has been incredible’: readers on going to couples counselling

It isn’t always easy, and desired outcomes are not guaranteed. Readers tell us what happened when they sought professional help as a couple

Talk it out or walk it off: readers’ tips for stopping a relationship squabble

From using non-verbal signals to having a ‘no petulance’ rule, readers share their hot tips for keeping their cool

My year of wellness is not going well – from accidental laxatives to heatstroke in a sauna

The attempt to boost my immune system hasn’t had the desired effects. I have been half-naked in public, and misunderstood Taylor Swift’s advice with catastrophic results. But one change has worked, writes Arwa Mahdawi

I’m finding it hard to accept that I may never have a daughter

Try not to dwell on what you feel is missing, but instead focus on the positive relationships and values you can nurture with your sons• Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a family-related problem sent in by a reader