If you are missing the Christmas lights and festive cheer, January can seem like a gloomy month with broken resolutions, fad diets and miserable weather to look forward to. It can however, also be a time for a fresh start or to focus on staying healthy and happy. This issue we offer some suggestions for resolutions that might actually stick (p.16), suggest ways to help your child prepare for upcoming exams (p.7) and look at how to help a young but anxious or overwhelmed child (pp. 9-10). Although January and February can feel like quieter months, our regular What’s on Guide on pp. 13-15 picks out the best family events and activities to look out for. All that's left is to wish you all a very happy and healthy 2026. We are going to fully embrace our decluttered living rooms - is it just us or does removing the Christmas tree seem to create so much extra space?
