Many parents turn down work lunches, coffee break chats, and office networking events to rush off to pick up their children. Now research had uncovered the cost of these decisions, which are mostly carried by women.

Society recognises different forms of intimate relationships, families and living arrangements. But single women still face a level of stigma - even though there are over 40,000 single women in Malta. In her research, Ramona Cuschieri uncovered the realities that these women live.

When familiar surroundings change, it can create a sense of disorientation and challenge our sense of self.  These meaningful places, like childhood landmarks, become part of our identity, our memories, and our sense of belonging. Losing them can feel like grief.

I was raised by women. And I am now raising one. My mum and three aunts were always very present in my life. They shaped who I am and nurtured a sense of sisterhood within me. So to mark the one-year anniversary of Woman Unclouded I wanted to pay tribute to these amazing women.

Writer and mother Roberta Azzopardi has brought her two passions together to give us the second edition of Songs of Motherhood - Għanjiet l-Omm. Here Roberta talks about the importance of doing things “for yourself” and shares how she gets things done by jumping all in without overthinking.

There are times when, no matter how close two friends are, their children just don’t click. Meeting up becomes a nightmare. This can lead to uncomfortable feelings between the adults. Counselling psychologist Stephanie Borg Bartolo shares her views.

The other day I was teaching my daughter how to ride a bicycle. And in the process - she taught me so much more.

Like many new mums, I worried unnecessarily about so many things. If I had to turn back the clock, here’s what I would tell myself about being a first-time mum.

Children grow out of their clothes fast and often stain or rip their favourite garments. So is it worth spending money on their clothes?

Motherhood takes emotions to a whole new level. On one side of the spectrum there is pure love. On the other there is uncontrollable, irrational rage. Paulann Grech sheds light on what causes this normal reaction in mothers and offers some tips to control it.