Author: Oliver Balch

Swiping less, living more. How to take control of your digital life

r-waggling denialist. Like many, she appreciates the upsides that smartphones can bring: video chats with her parents in her native Canada, communities interacting and organizing for common cause, buying a pinafore for her three-year-old daughter on a vintage website and receiving a note that read: “My daughter loved this, I hope yours does too.” Instead,… Continue reading Swiping less, living more. How to take control of your digital life

The stay-at-home-dad with a full to-do list and a full heart

Andrew Cattanach had not envisioned himself becoming a full-time stay-at-home dad, but after taking care of his two daughters as the primary caregiver for five years, he wouldn’t have it any other way. Today, millennial fathers are spending triple the amount of time with their children in comparison to dads from the 1960s. Parenting in… Continue reading The stay-at-home-dad with a full to-do list and a full heart

Meet the expert in human love who’s fascinated by the huge positive potential of more-involved dads

Anna Machin, a doctor of evolutionary anthropology, writer, and broadcaster, is renowned for her groundbreaking work in the field of fatherhood science, challenging traditional notions of paternal roles. In recent times, millennial fathers have emerged as significantly more involved with their children compared to their predecessors in the 1960s. This shift represents a complex evolution… Continue reading Meet the expert in human love who’s fascinated by the huge positive potential of more-involved dads

Footie practice, breaking patterns and presence: how millennial fathers are reshaping parenthood

Paul Bent, a 40-year-old regional director of a London-based estate agent, did not have the most present father figure growing up. His father was separated from his mother early on, leaving Paul feeling a sense of abandonment throughout his childhood. This experience led Paul to vow to be a different kind of father to his… Continue reading Footie practice, breaking patterns and presence: how millennial fathers are reshaping parenthood

For the love of: weather

Matt Gaw, a teacher and author, finds joy in embracing the ever-changing and brilliant fun that weather provides. While many people may seek shelter indoors during dark rain clouds and gusty winds, Gaw eagerly opens the door to experience the elements. He describes the excitement of being in the midst of rainstorms as a form… Continue reading For the love of: weather

Art for heart’s sake: how a new prize transforms the chances for early career artists

The W&N x PSF Art Prize is a competition that supports emerging artists in the first decade of their career. Winners receive £1,000 from the Paul Smith Foundation, as well as up to £1,000 worth of art materials from Winsor & Newton. The prize also helps raise the profile of the artists, with their work… Continue reading Art for heart’s sake: how a new prize transforms the chances for early career artists

Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it

Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it

New research has found that many politicians rate their mental health as “low” due to the stress associated with the job. The Berlin-based non-profit organisation, the Apolitical Foundation, produced a report called “Mere Mortals” which assessed the mental wellbeing of politicians worldwide. The report found that 41% of politicians’ mental health was rated as low… Continue reading Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it