Children

Fish oils contain omega-3 fatty acids and are vital for good health, improving everything from our brain function to our skin’s appearance. They can reduce the risk of chronic diseases and can either be sourced from your diet or from a…

There are all kinds of vitamins, minerals and supplements on the market, and herbal solutions to almost any kind of problem with your wellness and wellbeing. The hard thing is working out what are the right supplements to take and what…

When a loved one is recovering from emotional and psychological trauma, it takes time to get their mental wellness back on track. The victim needs time to heal and to mourn the losses they’ve experienced, and so it can be difficult to stop…

Sex education has always been a sensitive subject. How much should you teach children about sex? And how early should you start to teach them? These are very difficult questions that are faced by all parents who are bringing up their…

Having a good and healthy attitude towards sex can be difficult to promote in children, as often the topic is shrouded in embarrassment and anxiety. But you don’t need to worry - there are plenty of easy ways to broach the subject of…

Talking to your kids about sex can be difficult and embarrassing for many parents. However, it is an important issue and something that every child needs to know about when they reach a certain age. These are some useful conversation…

If you have a child with autism, you'll understand the importance of a proactive approach when it comes to learning about the condition. Your child will be able to cope with their condition far better if you work closely with others…

While it was once seen as the domain of new-age practitioners and, let’s face it, hippies, yoga has now become synonymous with wellness even in the mainstream sphere. The range of benefits to your wellbeing range from the psychological to…

This weekend, a 16-year-old girl from Mumbai has claimed that she was raped at a party in Kandivali after her drink was spiked. This the second such incident in a fortnight that has involved a minor and sexual abuse occurring in the midst…

Chickenpox is a skin rash which has associated symptoms that can make your child feel quite unwell. Once the treatment for it begins, it generally alleviates the symptoms until the virus has gone. While there is a risk of serious…

What do you think of when someone talks about childhood neglect? For some people the idea of neglect is certainly a bad thing and something that would seem to shame parents and anyone who is involved. But do we really consider that…

Everyone can remember having at least one best friend in the course of their childhood, but the question of whether or not the nature of having a best friend is a fundamentally sound one has struck the minds of pupil's teachers across the…

In the game of life, sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose – but do your children need to know that? Many schools and clubs have policies in which “keeping score” at sporting events isn’t allowed, but does this set your children up for…

As a parent, it's only natural to want your children to lead a safe, happy life. However, thousands of kids each year end up visiting the emergency room due to toy-related injuries. According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the US…

People gain weight for a variety of reasons, including emotional difficulties or excess weight gain during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a particularly difficult one to recover from as many women think that their bodies will simply recover on…

America’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for safeguarding the health, wellness and wellbeing of the population from the dangers of consuming certain substances. The FDA has now announced that it is going to insist, going…

Doesn’t it seem somewhat ironic that the thing you have to do to make a baby becomes the very thing you can no longer do once the kids arrive? Sure, it’s sex 24/7 when you’re newly married, but as soon as you’ve got a baby to take care of,…

Although we read about it a lot in the papers and on the TV, the chances of your child being harmed by an adult are very small. However, no parent wants their child to be at risk, so you will no doubt be looking for ways to ensure their…

Children have a habit of getting ill very easily. Their young immune systems are still learning to fight off bacteria and viruses, which means that they are more vulnerable to many conditions than adults are. This can very problematic and…

We have a tendency to act in the extreme when there is any suggestion of an adult having sex with or performing sexual acts upon a child. It is something that is undoubtedly abhorrent to us, and rightly so – the grotesque acts of an adult…

Many people think that having children is the end of your sex life. Of course, this is the case for many couples, who find that they are tired out by the extremely strenuous process of caring for children (especially when they are small)…

More and more parents have health concerns for their children that are linked to food intolerances or allergies. The good news is that new research is indicating a positive step forward for those whose children are affected by egg…

Summer is the best time for fitness, as when the weather is nice you can get outdoors. Caring for your physical wellness and wellbeing almost come naturally when you are able to move around freely outside, and it can also be a great time…

Children require as many as 25 vaccinations and booster shots in the first 15 months of their life alone, which makes it difficult to know what they’re getting and why. These vaccines are vital in helping children get started in life…

As parents, you provide the firm foundation for family wellness, so what happens when those foundations are shaken? You’re responsible for your child’s wellbeing, and most parents understand the seriousness of that responsibility, but…

While food allergies are already a health concern for children, if your child does suffer with allergies their wellbeing may be under threat in other ways; bullying. This is according to a new study, published in the journal Paediatrics,…

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…

It is thought that sex education in schools could be at risk of being "watered down" if the proposed changes to England's science curriculum go ahead. According to a team of experts, sex education should be "unambiguously"…

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…

As complementary wellness practices go, yoga has really stood the test of time. This ancient practice has gained mainstream popularity with serenity seekers and exercise enthusiasts alike, but what about your kids? Can a child's well-being…