What could be more festive than cosying up with a spot of Christmas crafting? Making things is so good for our mental health – for adults and kids alike! When we are absorbed in a task we forget about our worries, plus having something to show off after a creative session boosts self-esteem. You don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy crafting materials either. Our simple ideas for decorations to make with children use objects that can be salvaged from the recycling or picked up on winter walks. So gather the family together, put on some yule-time tunes, brew mugs of hot chocolate and have your very own crafternoon.

The beautiful spring sunshine brings much-needed rays of optimism, but it does tend to show up the cobwebs which have accumulated throughout the long, locked down winter. It’s time to dust off the mop and brushes and do some spring cleaning. And it needn’t be a chore if you follow the advice of TV’s Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie.

There’s no question that 2020 is a year many of us are relieved to see the back of. But though we want to welcome the new year more than ever, the ban on large gatherings of family and friends makes a traditional new year knees-up impossible. Read on for some alternative ways to see in 2021.

The pandemic has seen many people struggle with their mental health. It can be hard to stay positive in the face of difficult circumstances and rapid change. But cook, author and presenter Jack Monroe is here to help.

The pandemic has put our mental health under the spotlight like never before, but there are steps you can take to boost your mood and lessen anxiety. We profile five tips for staying positive.