Your Christmas emotional survival guide

Burnt turkeys, dried out pud, meltdowns and regifting nightmares are just some of the potential stress points that can tip you over the edge at what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But fear not, help is at hand...

Toxic relations

Alcohol is an ever-present influence in our socialising throughout the year, and takes centre stage at Christmas. For those who don’t drink, it raises a host of challenges, and for those who do, it’s a question of trying to stay on the good side of the good stuff as much as possible.

Mixing lots of booze with the sometimes volatile and fragile relationships in families can be a recipe for disaster, ...