Archive - The Candy Club with Lorraine Candy

NEW! The Parent Pod my new show is live

My new free-to-watch show helping parents take the panic out of the teenage years is on The Times YouTube channel now.

Feb 7 •

January 2023

Ask Me Anything: career agony aunt

Do you need any gentle job guidance? I have had a few messages this week asking for advice so let's do it here. Ask away and I'll put your Q&As here…

Jan 30, 2023 •

Is this the easiest New Year tip to be happier?

The science of a resolution you can make every year, every day, every minute to help you live longer and be healthier & happier. Hope it's helpful.

Jan 4, 2023 •

December 2022

The end of year reading list. Your titles.

Let’s make a reading list.

Dec 17, 2022 •

The one diary tip that changed my life this year

...............or how to be less busy

Dec 8, 2022 •

Pot plant parenting & other stories

This may be helpful if you have a teenager or a tween, a mention of my book if I may.

Dec 2, 2022 •

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Age cut-off for the Advent Calendar?

Parents & care givers are you still buying your 18 year-olds and upwards Advent Calendars?

Dec 1, 2022 •

November 2022

Quick tips to avoid family fracas at Christmas

Maybe you need them, maybe you don't: some advice from the wise on small changes to make if a family Christmas looms with a tiny hint of dread.

Nov 28, 2022 •

Xmas tree? It's too soon people

I don’t know if you need to hear this but it is OK if you haven’t put your Christmas tree up.

Nov 27, 2022 •

Poop Tornado and other funny family sayings

This is one of the best Christmas present ideas I’ve come across in a while: a poster of one family’s favourite sayings framed for their teenage…

Nov 18, 2022 •

A cold water plunge: who's in?

ASK ME ANYTHING: Several people have quizzed me about how to get started with cold water swimming this week and as I am keen to spread the addic…

Nov 11, 2022 •

The best UK holidays for family bonding

How do you pick a trip that suits families with older offspring and supplies adventures you'll all talk about forever? Here's how (and where).

Nov 3, 2022 •

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