Parents

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…

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…

If your children are under the age of 30, chances are that you still play a disproportionately large role in their emotional and financial wellness, and even take care of smaller aspects of their wellbeing. This is according to a new report…

We all know that parents have the most important influence on child and family wellness, so it’s not surprising when, time and time again, research shows it. Even though there are other factors involved in your child’s wellbeing, such as…

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)…

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,…

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…

You may not realise, but your attitude towards maths may be affecting family wellness. This is according to Education Department director of numeracy and literacy Rod Nancarrow, who says that parents are unintentionally sending the wrong…

Jane Fonda has been in the media for many years, as an actress, activist and fitness guru. She's always been incredibly open about her life, from her three marriages and her sex life to her plastic surgery. But her relationship with her…

School and district leaders are focusing their attention on their own schools and others in the public system, but according to a new study, gathering broader data from charter and private schools could help to make quicker district…

It’s one of the rules of childhood. You’re going to get angry and frustrated with your parents when they say no to you or refuse you privileges or generally just irritate you by breathing. You’re going to say something you will regret if…

In the UK, workplace placements have been an essential part of the school curriculum for several decades. These placements are usually organised by the student who looks to find a business or company in the field of industry that they are…

It has been a matter of debate between parents and health professionals for decades – is it better for newborn babies to sleep with mum and dad or always to sleep in their cot? Now new research has sparked that debate back into life by…

Young people will always seek to break the rules but underage drinking by adolescents in one region of Scotland has led to an unprecedented warning from the police to parents. Responding to incidents where young teenagers in the Forth…

Whether you get along beautifully or not, your relationship with your parents is likely of high significance in your life. In their own way, they have been there for you, no matter what has happened in your life. Your parents have always…

A report suggests that the almost two million children being raised by gay couples and single gay parents in the US show as positive outcomes for wellbeing as children raised in straight households. The report has been co-authored by…

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…

Ask any schoolchild whether homework should be banned and you’ll probably hear a resounding ‘Yes!’. However, many parents and teachers are also beginning to question what role homework really plays in education. So should homework be…

The rising cost of childcare means that many working parents are seeking new childcare options for their kids. Quite often, this means grandparents stepping in to care for young children while their parents are at work. A poll conducted by…

When your child becomes a teenager, their priorities and sense of what and who is important can change. This is not only a sign of changes in their developmental wellness, but it can take its toll on overall family wellness too. It’s hard…

Many parents struggle to keep their children healthy. It’s not their fault – junk food becomes almost addictive to children. Once a child has started drinking Coke and eating McDonald’s it can be a real challenge to try to get them to make…

Diabetes can be an extremely worrying condition if you are an adult. It is a condition that can turn ugly very quickly and can cause a huge number of problems. Adults with diabetes have to constantly monitor themselves and check that they…

Becoming a parent is one of the most amazing experiences that a person can have. You prepare for so long before the birth and go through every scenario in your head. But sometimes when the baby arrives there are some things that you were…

Respectful attitudes to sex would become a core part of sex education in schools under an overhaul recommended to the Government. The revamp would aim to broaden the subject beyond a narrow focus on the physical mechanics of…

A new study has found that the health concerns associated with the wellness and wellbeing of children who live with smokers could be more serious than previously thought. A shocking report shows that children who are exposed to cigarette…

If you have overbearing or controlling parents, you may find it difficult to deal with or even find it exhausting. If you’re the oldest, in particular, you may find that this issue is worse for you than your siblings. Parents sometimes…

There are many parents who blog these days, and they rarely agree with one another. They argue over everything from co-sleeping to banning video games, breast-feeding to vaccines, but the one thing they can seem to agree on is that parental…

You might not give your parent’s approval much though when choosing your method of birth control, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, you’d be surprised at what they think. Researchers found that…

You want your teenager to have a fun prom night, but this can be a time when their wellness is really at risk. After-prom parties pose such threats to your child’s wellbeing as underage drinking, drugs, sex, and the possibility of drinking…