Family Relations

Minority children have lower rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but why? Is the disorder simply rare for this group of people, or do disparities that exist in healthcare mean that minority children’s wellbeing is at…

Pregnancy and motherhood can take its toll on your mental wellness, but your wellbeing may be more at risk depending on where you live. This is according to children’s charity the NSPCC, which has found "worrying gaps" in mental health…

You may be concerned that the time your teenager spends on the computer may damage their academic or social wellness, but what you should really be worried about your teen’s mental and emotional health. This is according to a new study,…

With exam season upon us once again, your teenager’s mental health is more vulnerable than at any other time of year. The stress and pressure of revision, and taking the test itself, can take its toll on your teen’s wellness, so what can…

Dementia strikes the elderly more than any other age group. In the eighteenth century, medical and legal experts recognized the word "dementia" as a description of a mental disorder affecting memory and cognitive function. In the past,…

As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, a Canadian school board packed an auditorium with educators, parents, students and staff looking for some insight into identifying and dealing with children’s stress. Stressed Kids: The Good, The…

Whether you've experienced divorce yourself or have watched a loved one deal with it, you'll know that divorce is an emotional time which can be difficult to cope with. More often than not, it hits children the hardest, as they're watching…

Exercise isn’t just for grown-ups, and with childhood obesity on the rise, it’s more important than ever for everyone in the family to eat right and exercise regularly. But no matter what you put on the table, if young children and…

With the divorce rate higher than ever, the courts have developed a system called mediation to help alleviate the stress and anxiety of divorce, property and custody issues. What is mediation all about and what is its…

Smartphones are a major target for a wide variety of criminals who can upload malware, steal your family’s personal information. They can even monitor, spy on or track you via their own phones.And, in some cases, partners, friends or…

Falling in love is easy - it’s a natural, spontaneous event that happens to just about everyone at some time or another. Making that love last is the difficult part. The real secret to relationship success is not finding the right person,…

Meeting your partner’s parents is an important landmark in any new relationship. Many people worry about this first meeting, concerned that they might say the wrong thing or not make a good impression. But if your relationship has…

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…

Do you have memories of growing up in a household where anger was a predominant emotion expressed? Were your parents or anyone in your family stuck being angry? Or do you find yourself angry with your loved ones at home, at times unprovoked…

Bullying in schools or in social relationships of your children is a reality. It takes many forms -- verbal, physical, relational, and now even cyberbullying. Bullying can be disastrous for the social and psychological development of your…

If you have a mental health problem, your child’s wellbeing could be at risk. This is according to a recent report from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission, which found that children whose parents or carers have affected mental wellness…

One of the biggest challenges of parenthood is dealing with sibling rivalry and having to mediate arguments without taking sides or showing favouritism. Facing cries of “You always take his side,” or “She’s got more than me”, or even “You…

When Rebecca Ley’s family and wellness team held a "best interests" meeting for her Dad at his nursing home, it marked a milepost in his deterioration. This was the third session of this kind that has been held for him over the past few…

When it comes to step-families, there is plenty of advice out there on how to be a good step-parent. And there is also advice for kids to help them get on with a new step-mum or step-dad. The issue that is often forgotten is that it’s also…

When your husband is in the military, it can take a huge toll on your mental health. As Heidi Murkoff, author of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, explains, ‘Managing an entire household by yourself is tough — especially when…

Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to loved ones. If someone close to you was involved in a tragic accident, you may be left with the responsibility of becoming their caregiver. If that’s the case, there are certain things you…

Whether it’s helping your kids get on the housing ladder, providing cash for your brother to buy a car, or paying for a friend to join you on holiday; there are times when you may want to lend money to family or friends. However, quite…

It’s common for 12-year-olds to spend their days watching TV, playing video games or hanging out with their friends – but Daniel Martinez-Leffew has a more noble use for his free time. In a heart-warming story, the northern California boy…

While the National Vital Statistics System shows a reduction in the number of divorces since 2000, it still occurs at a rate of 6.8 people per thousand. However, not every divorce needs to culminate in a petty, acrimonious court battle. If…

Children who suffer from emotional problems, such as autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer many detrimental effects to their wellbeing, but one less commonly known one is the effects that the disorder can have on their personal hygiene.…

For a couple, trying to get pregnant is one of the most joyous and complicated times in your relationship, and it can really take it’s toll on your mental health. A lot of wellness advice is often centred on the woman in the…

Having children at a later stage in life may be taxing on most men’s wellness, but you may not realise that this also has an impact on the child’s wellbeing. According to a new study, the findings of which appear in the journal…

An unplanned pregnancy can really impact your mental health – but what about your partner? Chaunie Brusie wrote a book on how an unplanned pregnancy affected her wellness – Tiny Blue Lines: Reclaiming Your Life, Preparing For Your…

Relationships, be they sexual or otherwise, are tricky things which need almost constant tending and care. They can be the most important and valuable things in our live and they can also be the most damaging. We never open ourselves as…

Even if you've come to terms with the fact that your loved one has a terminal illness, it is still considerably difficult to digest the fact that your time with your family member is coming to an end. Whether you cope with the reality most…