Becoming a mother changes everything. But while there are endless guides to raising a baby, very few people talk about what happens to the woman herself. Matrescence is the word for that transformation, and it might be one of the most important concepts in mental health that nobody is talking about. Read on to find out what it means, why it matters, and what it looks like when someone finally puts a name to what they've been feeling.

AI chatbots are now a normal part of teenage life, used for homework help, late night chats, and everything in between. But what does that mean for adolescent development, and should parents be worried? As a counsellor, I see both sides clearly. AI can be a genuinely useful tool for learning and emotional rehearsal, but it can also become a quiet substitute for the harder, more rewarding work of human connection. Here's what parents and teens both need to know.