From sundae stations to snorkel trails – 30 ideas for cheap fun this summer

A great summer doesn’t need to cost a fortune – or anything, in fact. All you need is our wallet-friendly guide

I thought having a baby might turn me into an ‘elite sleeper’. I was wrong

Scientists have found 3% of the population need less shut-eye than the rest of us. Could I train myself to be one of them, asks Arwa Mahdawi

Focus on coping, not curing: how to help an anxious child

Growing up in the age of anxiety is challenging for children and parents alike but there are plenty of ways to help young people to face their fears

I appear successful, but since having kids I feel I’ve lost myself

Squashing your anger down is exhausting. Try using your free time to do what makes you feel good, and see what shifts

Is the sibling relationship the most enduring of all?

Exploring shared childhood memories with your siblings will cast light on the person you are today, says Catherine Carr

The secret to saving your relationship: eight lessons from a couples therapist

Over three decades Susanna Abse has worked with every kind of couple. She shares what she’s learned on how to stay the distance

My husband was hopeless with our babies and I’m still angry. How do I forgive him?

It’s no wonder you are furious, despite your husband’s attitude improving. But living with this resentment is not sustainable

Under Boris Johnson, the rights of working women have become a feeble joke

The government promised us an employment bill to protect women at work. Where is it, asks Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner

Turns out breastfeeding really does hurt – why does no one tell you?

There are many reasons people might need to stop. Guilt trips and secrecy don’t help, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Tories urged not to betray working women by ditching employment bill

Fears flagship bill will be left out of Queen’s speech despite promise to fight sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination