MUSINGS In this week’s Dad Diary, Edwin marvels – and despairs – at his children’s switch in sleeping patterns
Chalk and cheese
Nurturing
Covid’s knock-on health benefits
HEALTH Lockdown changes could do much more than help protect us from Covid-19, writes physio Andrew O’Brien
Get summer-ready hands and feet
Maggie Gibbons shares her tops for DIY home manicures and pedicures, covering everything from cuticles to calluses
Why sex may not be happening
HEALTH Jannah Walshe looks at some of the many reasons why sex may have diminished within a relationship
As restrictions ease, how will physiotherapy work?
HEALTH While physios can now see some clients in their clinics, video consultations are common and working well
Tick tock, it’s tick time
PETS’ CORNER Tick bites can cause serious or even devastating illness, writes vet Conal Finnerty
Writers’ block in lockdown
PHYSIO FOCUS With the ‘new normal’ sapping his creative energy, Andrew O’Brien take a break to congratulate everyone
The beauty of being true with yourself and others
HEALTH To truly connect with others, we first have to connect with ourselves, writes psychotherapist Jannah Walshe
Stay injury free while making home improvements
HEALTH Physio Andrew O’Brien has some simple tips for DIY enthusiasts and gardeners to help them avoid strains and injuries
Baby talk, child’s play and kid gloves
In this week’s Dad Diary, Frankie finds her language and bargaining skills can turn Daddy into putty in her hands
The spring ‘to do’ list for your pets
PETS’ CORNER Now is a good time to do pet checklist items like worming, tick treatments, spaying and neutering