Babajide OsikoyaMay 113 minLifestyleFive products men need in their skincare routineAt Kindred. we believe everyone should be taking care of their skin and that includes men too. Following our suggestion of a quick...
Cait RustMay 44 minLifestyleHow to cope with graduate panic and reduce the pressure of having to look for a job"We can’t measure our worth by the opportunities we have after graduating," says Brooke Schwartz, a licensed psychotherapist based in...
Babajide OsikoyaMay 31 minLifestyleA note to men: skincare is also a form of self-careThe bank holiday has once again come and gone. For a few party-goers, after a three-day weekend, this could mean that disposable income...
Lucy BrownMay 22 minLifestyleHow to stay safe in the sun this Sun Awareness Week Sun Awareness Week runs from 2 May to 8 May and focuses on educating people about the risks that increased sun exposure can have on your...
Elizabeth MorganApr 294 minLifestyleFive things I’ve learned, as a twenty-something UK citizen embracing French cultureFrom major Netflix shows to endless Instagrammers revealing what it’s like to live in Paris, French culture has always been of...
Emma GreenApr 2010 minLifestyleA guide to emulating the Cottagecore lifestyle without having to move out to the sticksWhen I was eighteen years old, I moved to London to go to university. It had been a strategic move on my part, as I knew it would expose...
Janet OsayandeMar 305 minLifestyleI got back into dating and here’s what I’m struggling withPutting yourself out there again, whether you have been out of the dating game for a few weeks or months, is scary as hell, especially if...
Reem MakariMar 153 minLifestylePlease stop commenting about people's bodies on social media!The other day as I was scrolling through my For You page on TikTok - like I usually do for hours before bedtime until I pass out with my...
Leslie Angela BlancoMar 115 minLifestyle9 things I've learned as an American living in London for the first timeFrom Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, to the late Princess Diana and the Queen herself -- London is one of the most significant and...
Emma GreenMar 86 minLifestyle"I was left with an 8 cm tear inside my vagina after giving birth.""As Charlotte Hadley went into labour with her first child, little did she know that she would become yet another harrowing case in the...
Shenead PoroosotumMar 33 minLifestyleMental health is not an excuse to be a bad personIt can be challenging to talk about mental health. After years of people being ignored and not taken seriously for their conditions,...
Gassy TraoreFeb 243 minLifestyleMy yoga journey to self-compassion In a world deprived of compassion, my therapist told me last year: "If the world does not give you compassion, give some to yourself."
Kate Byng-HallFeb 143 minLifestyleWhy I find Valentine's Day toxic February is miserable enough as it is. The nights are long, the wind is cold, and it’s ages until Christmas. Then, to top it all off,...
Reem MakariFeb 143 minLifestyle9 red flags you should run away from at all costs this Valentine’s DayThe nine red flags you should keep an eye out for on your Valentine's Day date this year.
Janet OsayandeFeb 115 minLifestyle12 Zodiac signs and how they deal with heartbreakAstrology can offer an explanation of how different people deal with breakups, as your zodiac sign defines your personality and the way...
Babajide OsikoyaFeb 105 minLifestyleDebunking the myths surrounding eating disorders in men The idea of the perfect body is presented to children at a young age, it can be argued that action figures and Barbie dolls...
Reem MakariFeb 34 minLifestyleMy weight is at its highest since I was 16 and I am happier than ever My experience with how calorie counting became a top habit of mine and how I learned to grow out of it and accept myself.
Janet OsayandeJan 253 minLifestyleHow to be your own Valentine all year round With the most commercialised holiday of all time upon us once more, many may be feeling societal pressure to not be single on the “day of...
Shenead PoroosotumJan 203 minLifestyleHow Euphoria's latest episode highlights toxic positivity Since its debut in 2019, HBO’s Euphoria has been the TV show everyone's talking about. Based on an Israeli show of the same name, the...
Janet OsayandeJan 175 minLifestyleNew Year, New Me: The importance of the right mindset and nutrition in fitnessWhen the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, and we celebrate the new year, we not only bid farewell to the previous 12 months, but...
Janet OsayandeJan 145 minLifestyleEveryone’s getting their lip fillers dissolved and here’s why I won’tEver thought about getting a little bit of filler here or there, but distraught over all the famous faces who seem to be ditching fillers...
Reem MakariJan 124 minLifestyle11 study tips to help you survive assignment week11 study tips to help you stay organised and take care of your physical and mental health and well-being during assignment deadline week.
Janet OsayandeJan 114 minLifestyleI stopped drinking for two months and this is what happened As someone who has spent the last five years working in bars and restaurants, I have always been surrounded by alcohol. Whether it was...
Janet OsayandeJan 67 minLifestyleHow to deal with a heartbreak from a girl who’s been through way too many Now that the cuffing season is coming to an end, you may be going through a heartbreak. And boy do I feel you. Listen, I’m a girl that...
Shenead PoroosotumJan 54 minLifestyleA spot of bother: dealing with acne as a teenagerSpots, zits, pimples… whatever you decide to call them, for some people, they can be easy to ignore and manage. For me, however, they’re...
Reem MakariDec 31, 20216 minLifestyle22 life lessons to take with you into 2022As the year comes to a close, here are some life lessons to take with you into 2022.
Lucy BrownDec 30, 20213 minIdentityIt's time to start opening more conversations about deaf awarenessNaomi Smart speaks with Kindred about why the deaf community continues to seek more representation across media platforms.
Leslie Angela BlancoDec 23, 20214 minLifestyleTop 5 ways to start reducing food wasteThis Christmas season, Kindred is listing ways in which we can all reduce our waste and consumption when it comes to food.
Kate Byng-HallDec 21, 20215 minNewsInstagram exposed: Young women’s reality of a toxic addictionThe reality of how Instagram can have a negative mental health impact on many young social media users easily influenced by the app.
Janet OsayandeDec 16, 20215 minLifestyleYour guide to shopping from independent brands this ChristmasKindred has compiled the perfect guide for last-minute gifts, all from independent small businesses and suitable for any budget.
Babajide OsikoyaDec 14, 20213 minLifestyleHow to make running a positive experienceRunning can be seen as intimidating and as a result, people are left out from all its benefits - especially towards mental health.
Gassy TraoreDec 9, 20213 minLifestyleHow I romanticised my day to day lifeRomanticising your life is more than a dreamy walk in Paris, it’s a whole mindset. It’s a need to make even the most mundane tasks shiny.
Laila HoddDec 7, 20213 minLifestyleTips for surviving the festive period with an eating disorderThis intense period of social interaction can be stressful and it is vital to remind ourselves of a few things as we head into December.
Leslie Angela BlancoDec 6, 20216 minEntertainmentTaking a look back at Tyler Perry's Higher is Waiting spiritual guidebookTyler Perry takes us on a journey from his obscure and often traumatic beginnings to the success he has attained, almost miraculously.
Lucy BrownDec 5, 20213 minNewsHow to stay vigilant of spiking this holiday season Spiking has dominated headlines this year and these merry festivities come with an increased risk of falling victim to spiked drinks.
Reem MakariDec 1, 20213 minNewsWe have to remind young LGBTQ+ people to keep learning on World Aids Day On World AIDS Day, 1 December 2021, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies gather to remember millions of lives lost to this epidemic.
Babajide OsikoyaNov 30, 20212 minNewsBig boys do cry: men’s mental health awareness month As men’s mental health awareness month draws to a close, we would like to remind you why its message must continue.
Janet OsayandeNov 25, 20214 minLifestyleHow parental deployment can affect a child's mental healthNaomi J., 23, and her sister Sophia, 19, spent their entire lives as military children, relocating around the UK depending on where their...
Janet OsayandeNov 23, 20213 minLifestyleThe struggles of starting a journalism career during the Covid-19 pandemicA journalism graduate reflects on the difficulties she faced trying to find a job during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Janet Osayande & Babajide OsikoyaNov 22, 20214 minLifestyleNo Role Modelz: Why we shouldn’t be idolising celebrity relationshipsWorshiping celebrity couples has become a new cultural norm in recent years, particularly since the rise of social media.
Gassy TraoreNov 11, 20213 minLifestyleWhy people suffer from seasonal depression and how you can get yourself through it Virginia Mealor, a therapeutic counsellor, sat down to talk with Kindred. about SAD and ways to try and combat it.