Family

Getting older can change the shape of everyday life, but it should not automatically make that life smaller.

People often talk about ageing well in terms of physical health. Yet quality of life is much broader than whether somebody can walk a certain distance, manage the stairs or complete household tasks without assistance. It can also involve independence, dignity, relationships,...

Somebody asks what the excess is on the car insurance.

You know it. You did not look it up, you did not think about it, you just knew, the same way you know the boiler service is due in October, that the broadband contract ends in March, that the school said the trip money is due before half term, and that the man who came about the damp said he would email a quote and never did....

Most cat owners scoop the box daily and assume that's enough. But scooping alone doesn't address everything happening beneath the surface. Odor, bacteria, and your cat's own comfort all hinge on a proper full change too.

Here's a realistic schedule to keep both your cat and your home in good shape.

Leave a litter box untouched too long,...

Eating out with your family should be a real treat, a chance to kick back, enjoy some tasty food, and actually talk to each other without worrying about the washing up. But let's be honest, when you've got little ones in tow, what should be a simple meal can sometimes feel more like a military operation. From trying to find a place that actually welcomes kids to dealing with a sudden tantrum...