Jo Seagar

Call me old-school, but I worry that by relinquishing decisions about food – such as what to eat, when to eat – to children, we could, in the long term, be damaging them.

It’s not an easy subject to bring up, but knowing what our loved ones want when their life comes to an end can bring greater emotional connection.

Family holidays at the beach used to be about the simple pleasures – swimming, stopping at rest areas for pre-made sandwiches, and spending all day in your togs.

Church can be a great place to teach kids about kindness, manners and diversity – not to mention Te Reo, she says.

Celebrity cook Jo Seagar has some top tips from personal experience.

When someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer, it can be difficult to know what to do to help. Here is some supportive advice.