Absent parents can sometimes struggle to stay in touch with their children, especially if their career is time consuming or the job takes them abroad for lengthy spells.   more »

In last week’s blog, I talked about the sad fact that half a million elderly men aren’t in touch with their children partly because divorce courts in the ‘70s – when judges were less sympathetic to fathers’ and children’s needs – awarded custody to mothers in a way that left even the most devoted dads high and dry in terms of access.   more »

A sad, if not altogether surprising, picture emerged this week of how men are suffering from the effects of their divorces as long as 30 years after the event.   more »

The number of single women has hit an all-time high – and most of them aren’t looking for love – according to reports this week.   more »