‘My worries for my son became metaphors in my writing’
At first Max Marek was born with a cleft lip, later he was diagnosed with autism, and then he began to have fits. His father writes of pouring his love and fears into surreal short stories
NHS paid £3.1bn in damages over 10 years for staff errors during childbirth
Doctors say figures revealed in new report are a 'wake-up call' and urge NHS to overhaul maternity care
Readers’ panel: Do your children spend enough time playing outdoors?
After experts raised concerns that our children don't spend enough time playing outdoors, six readers give their thoughts
Readers’ panel: Do your children spend enough time playing outdoors?
Experts have raised concerns that our children don't spend enough time playing outdoors. We'd like to know your thoughts on the subject
Pregnant women warned not to eat game killed with lead shot
Lead in pheasant, deer and grouse could pose serious risk to children and pregnant women, Food Standards Agency says
Why I ran a marathon to help my daughter with Asperger’s syndrome
When her daughter Grace was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, Sophie Walker struggled to cope. Then, she struck on a remarkable way to help the two connect with each other
My husband has not wanted sex since I became pregnant
We kiss and cuddle but haven't made love for five months – does he find me unattractive?
All you need is love bombing
Psychologist Oliver James on how his new technique can transform children with common emotional or behavioural problems
Dr Dillner’s health dilemmas: Should men become fathers before they are 40?
New research warns that older fathers may pass on mutations to their offspring. So does that mean men should get on with parenting at an earlier age?
Meet the momshells: how celebrities make ordinary mums feel guilty
Catwalk culture and the obsession with staying stick-thin can make women feel flabby failures if they are not ready for skinny jeans within weeks of giving birth