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There can be no doubt that child abuse and neglect are truly terrible things. It is difficult to think of things that are more appalling to us than the abuse of a child – after all, children have no power do to anything about the abuse that…

If your child has gained weight, you might attribute some of the blame to video games, but according to a new study by researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services (SPHHS), certain…

Down syndrome is a condition where a human has 47 chromosomes instead of the normal number of 46. This usually occurs with a duplication of chromosome 21 and causes a well-known birth defect. Although people with Down syndrome function…

Could your child be taking ineffective medication for asthma? A simple spit test may hold the answer. All young asthma suffers are given a blue inhaler to relieve their symptoms, but if your child is one of thousands who use a green or…

As a parent you will do anything to protect your child and keep them healthy. If your child suffers from asthma you have probably read up about early symptoms of an attack, keep a close eye on their medication and ensure they are taking…

Regardless of the fact that teenagers are becoming sexually active earlier than ever, bringing the subject up and discussing it with them is still difficult for many adults. Sex is no longer a taboo issue and is splashed across the media in…

Getting your toddler to nap not only improves his or her development and energy levels, but entire family wellness too, as nothing can be more exhausting or frustrating than a toddler who won’t stay in bed. Your wellbeing can suffer as a…

As a parent, you want to look after your child’s wellbeing, both physically and emotionally, but if your child shows depressive symptoms decisions like whether or not to turn to prescription drugs can be scary, and they often turn out to be…

These days, the marketing ploys of food manufacturers often get the blame for rises in child weight gain, and the wellness problems that come with it. However, research led by Nancy Childs, Ph.D., professor of food marketing at Saint…

If any parent is asked which child is their favourite, they will be likely to declare that they like all their children equally – but is this really the case? Children are people, with personalities, as are parents, and surely some…

Springtime means prom season, which is a milestone moment for your child. However, this can also mean that your teenager’s wellbeing is at risk to peer pressure to go along with drink-driving, out-of-control after-parties, unprotected sex…

Children who have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be given additional help and support if diagnosed early, but reaching that important early diagnosis can be an extremely difficult task. Most children are not diagnosed until they…

Even though dyslexia has been a health concern amongst many individuals for a long time, it has only really received the attention it deserves in the last few years. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly understood how or why dyslexia affects…

You may think that postnatal depression (PND) is a condition reserved for female wellness, but recent research has shown that PND can occur in men, often as the result of the man’s partner suffering from it. Coping with your partner’s…

Being your child's Entertainment Director can be difficult for any busy parent. Face it, there's nothing worse than a bored child when mommy or daddy want to take a short break, get some paperwork done or even just make a grocery list.…

For reasons that are yet to be sufficiently explained, cellulite in children is slowly becoming more and more prevalent in industrialised countries. Some suggest, however, that the issue is not something found in your food but rather how…

When your child’s wellness is affected by an eating disorder, the role you play is crucial to their overall wellbeing. However, this health concern often makes those affected by it withdrawn, touchy and even rude, so talking to your son or…