English Heritage Introduces ‘Bonding Benches’ to Combat Parental Isolation Tuesday, February 10, 2026 englishheritage parenting loneliness wellbeing midlands familyactivities community mentalhealth outdoorplay socialconnection English Heritage is tackling the issue of parental loneliness with the launch of innovative ‘bonding benches’ across its properties. Recent research by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) reveals that up to 62% of new parents … Read More
Adults Who Embrace Lifelong Learning Show Stronger Mental Health Saturday, January 10, 2026 mentalhealth lifelonglearning aging resilience elderly pandemic depression loneliness education wellbeing A passion for learning plays a vital role in enhancing the mental health of older adults, according to recent studies. Research shows that middle-aged and senior individuals who develop new skills bolster their resilience … Read More
Woman, 53, Reflects on Forgetting to Have Children and Feeling Lonely at Christmas Sunday, December 7, 2025 motherhood loneliness career family christmas women relationships independence choices parenting At 53, Nadiya Bekar openly admits she “forgot” to have children, only realizing it was too late after years focused on her career and social life. Living in central London, Nadiya attributes her childlessness to a … Read More