Child

Yoga is enormously popular as an exercise that people do either individually or in groups. It emphasises slow stretching movements improving flexibility and strengthening your core. Millions of people swear by it and this popularity has…

Hearing loss is a common genetic disorder; in fact, approximately 1.4 out of every thousand children born in the United States has some form of hearing impairment. Even children who test normal as infants can develop a hearing impairment…

The idea of young children ‘playing doctor’ is as old as the hills, and is actually not a sexual thing in any way, shape or form. This usually occurs when young children undress and look at one another’s bodies, and is very common…

Having a child who acts out a lot can be damaging to family wellness, but how can you tell the difference between a regular toddler tantrum and something that needs more serious attention? Children tend to behave naturally and show their…

Maternal depression can have a huge impact on family wellness; not only does it affect you as a mother, but a wealth of research suggests that your child’s wellbeing can also be affected. According to a recent study published…

The word autism comes from the Greek word for 'autos' which means 'self', describing the condition which results in difficult social interactions. It wasn't until 1960s that medical experts realised that autism was separate to Asperger's…

Although you might not realise it, having a lazy eye can have a big impact on family wellness. Also known as amblyopia, a lazy eye occurs when your child’s brain refuses to recognise one eye or use it for sight, either partially or…

Children can be quite volatile, so how do you tell when their behaviour is normal and when there is a problem with their mental/emotional wellness? At every stage of your child’s life – from kindergarten until they are grown adults with…

Bullying is a serious issue affecting the mental/emotional health of many children all over the country. Bullying is defined as aggressive, repeated behaviour from one child, directed at another, and falls into three categories: verbal…

Fussy children can really affect family wellness at meal times – who has time to sit down and have a nice chat when they’re trying to force-feed broccoli to a six-year-old? Plus, not eating healthy foods is bad for the child’s well-being,…

The crisis of childhood obesity has quadrupled over the past 25 years and, in the UK, they've trebled since the 80s. Two-thirds of children in the UK will be over the healthy weight range by 2050, according to a report carried out in 2007.…

If you have a child with special needs, you might find that people treat you differently. Many people admire parents of children with special needs, as though it takes an extra effort on their part to maintain family wellness. However, for…

Children often put on weight in adolescence, and their fitness is frequently below par, too. The phrase ‘puppy fat’ is often used in these circumstances, to describe a chubby period that many teenagers go through, without it having much of…

As every parent knows, parenting can be the most beautiful and rewarding job in the world. Watching your little ones as they grow, smiling when they smile and crying when they cry is incomparable to anything else life has to offer. However,…

When your child’s wellness is affected with allergies, you can hear some confusing and crazy theories about everything from hypoallergenic dogs to ADHD. But are these theories fact or fiction? Guard your child’s wellbeing against the…

How a nation pays for its health care is a problem that has been exercising – and continues to exercise – the best political and economic brains in the world. But even providing basic at-point-of-need care for everyone won’t solve how to…

As a parent of children with diabetes, there’s a lot you need to learn and deal with in order to take care of their wellbeing. Start by educating yourself, as you will feel more comfortable and confident with handling the disease if you…

If your children eat more than three times a day, they will weigh less than kids who eat three or fewer meals. This is according to Greek researchers who looked at 11 past studies and also found that overall, these children were 22% less…

One arduous responsibility of parents is to nurture their kids. Let’s admit it, child care is quite challenging specifically when it involves a growing kid aged between 6 and 12. It requires lots and lots of patience to deal with their…

For children the death of a pet can often be the first time that they have had to deal with the pain of bereavement. To a child, a pet is often much more than just an animal – it can also be a friend and a companion. So when a pet dies,…

If your child suffers from allergies you’ve probably taken steps to reduce the number of allergens in your home environment. But when it comes to taking your child outside the home, you have much less control. And of course, a large chunk…

Childhood obesity is a serious problem, affecting the wellness of millions of children across the world. It is very difficult to deal with weight issues in children, as they are at such a vulnerable age and any perceptions that they get…

A rise in the number of divorces and second marriages means there’s no such thing as the ‘typical’ family anymore. And finding a new partner later in life often means accepting their children into your life too.  Building a new family isn’t…

All parents want the best for their children and this includes making sure they are physically healthy and confident about their own body image. But getting children to eat well, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle can…

With new medical technologies cropping up all the time, it’s easier than ever to keep your children healthy and strong. As a parent, you should schedule your children for regular visits to the doctor, just to be sure that their bodies are…

There was a landmark scientific and medical event recently with the first ever case of a child being cured of HIV. The astonishing findings were revealed at 2013 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections – the first ever…

If your child feels fanatic about football or participates in extreme sports, such as rock climbing or dirt biking, you know about helmets and safety equipment. You trust that the padding will protect your child from collisions, falls, or…

Children will get all kinds of bugs in the course of their lives, and many have stomach upsets and vomiting a few times per year during their childhood, with no ill effect on their long-term wellbeing. These are normal childhood illnesses…

There are common factors in all happy families which you can adopt in order to ensure your family unit stays close, trusting and happy. These foundations are ones which experts agree are key to a loving, cheerful home. Cuddle time You…

Studies suggest that mothers who catch a cold during pregnancy could be more likely to have children who develop asthma, as the bacteria and viruses affect the in-utero environment. Babies who are exposed to the allergens are more likely to…