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In the early hours of dawn in Amsterdam, Deepa Paul rises from her boyfriend’s bed. She gets dressed, slips away with a kiss and cycles home, where she is welcomed into the arms of her husband, whose contentment is mellow alongside her own. There isn’t a glimmer of shame, deception or guilt, only the honesty and compassion needed to make this kind of life possible — even if it wasn’t always this easy. Unexpectedly relatable and joyfully vibrant, this is one woman’s story of discovering her own desires and how to liberate them.

Liz has spent years working a gazillion hours a week picking up the slack for coworkers with kids, and she's tired of it. So one day when her stress-related nausea is mistaken for morning sickness by her bosses - boom! Liz is promoted to the mommy track. She decides to run with it and plans to use her paid time off to figure out her life: work, love, and otherwise. It'll be her "meternity" leave.

In her honest, down-to-earth style (with nothing off-limits!) TV star and online agony aunt Georgia shares the lessons she's learnt about family, relationships and love. No matter how much time you have to delve in, you will find the perfect pick-me-up inside. Have a break with a short essay or dive into a longer chapter, all featuring Georgia's best pieces of advice at the end.

The bond between a first-born son and his mother is one that holds a special place within the tapestry of human experiences. It is a bond woven with threads of love, admiration, and gratitude—a bond that shapes and influences the lives of both mother and son in immeasurable ways.

How we parent our children will directly impact who they grow up to be. It will either encourage exploration of their own interests, instill fear of ever making the slightest mistakes, or result in an irresponsible way of living that they never take ownership of. There are many ways we can influence our children at any age. Chances are, you want your children to be decent human beings who grow into successful adults, but how do we know for certain that we are doing the best to make this possible?