Found 7 resource(s) in 'Looking at You', for March 2026.
Looking at You (all articles) for March 2026
When women become mothers… tracing a pregnancy The secret life of a busy mother Granny retired? You’ve got to be kidding…. Dog walkers now face unlimited fines if pets chase livestock Why big, wet licks from a dog can help a teenager’s mental health Afternoon tea, anyone? ** Editor: With people thinking about mothers this... (1679 words)When women become mothers… tracing a pregnancy
March brings us not only Mothering Sunday, but also the Annunciation of the Incarnation -when the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would become pregnant with the Christ child. (25th March, exactly nine months before Christmas). Mary was overwhelmed with joy and love, as are millions of women when they realise their child is on... (519 words)The secret life of a busy mother
Not many years ago lonely mothers would head for each other’s homes or to the local toddler group for coffee, sympathy, advice and general camaraderie. These days, most also switch on the computer. For many busy mums, parenting forums and communities have long been their best friend/mother-figure/health visitor/schoolteacher, all lumped into one. One young mum... (305 words)Granny retired? You’ve got to be kidding….
The idea that grandmothers retire into an unburdened world of gardening and tea-drinking, golf and knitting is no more than a pleasant fantasy these days. Instead, nearly 63% of grandparents provide some sort of childcare to their under-16-year-old grandchildren. That amounts to around seven million older people, aged mostly between 55 – 74. As many... (144 words)Dog walkers now face unlimited fines if pets chase livestock
As of the 18th of this month, The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 will become law for England and Wales. This means that police officers can seize dogs which pose a risk of repeated attacks on farm animals. It also means that dog walkers now face unlimited fines if their pets chase livestock.... (183 words)Why big, wet licks from a dog can help a teenager’s mental health
Teenagers who kiss their dog or are occasionally licked by their pet are happier, according to a recent study. They have even been found to have better mental health than those who do not have a dog. Why should this be? It seems to all come down to the gut. Research has found that teenagers in... (179 words)Afternoon tea, anyone?
Do you take afternoon tea? Ever wondered where it started? The custom seems to date back to the mid-19th century, and the seventh Duchess of Bedford, Anna Russell. The Duchess got hungry at about 4pm each day, calling it “that sinking feeling”. As it was still four hours until dinner (at 8pm), she began to... (152 words)
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