Child Wellness

There is much confusion for new mothers when it comes to breastfeeding. From health care workers and hospital staff to friends and family, everyone seems to have an opinion. Below is some information concerning common myths that have been…

If you adopt a child, you will be able to jump the queue for places at the best schools and qualify for free holidays help them adapt. This is according to new government guidelines, which form the centrepiece of a pitch by ministers to…

Your child’s wellbeing isn’t only influenced by family wellness; school has a role to play too. Luckily for students of Mangham Elementary School in LA, the school understands this responsibility, and last month invited children and their…

Nothing can harm family wellness quite like child abuse, as it not only impacts the child but, often, future generations. Statistics show that 70% of children whose wellbeing is affected by abuse will grow up into adults who will, in turn,…

Did you know that even after two hours of screen time, negative factors for your health start to set in?  That is the revealing and shocking statistic from studies done by Dr. Sigman, a psychologist. He has done some very interesting…

Giving your child their first sip of beer or wine marks a rite of passage in many societies of the world. Most European cultures hold the belief that giving your kids a controlled amount of alcohol during their youth takes away the mystery…

The teenage years are never smooth-sailing, but family wellness is at its peak when your kids hit the 18-30 age bracket. This is according to Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, a research professor in psychology at Clark University in Worcester,…

Children whose wellbeing is affected by chronic pain may now get some relief. This is according to the Pain Medicine Care Complex at Children’s National Medical Centre in Washington, DC, which has developed an innovative, multidisciplinary…

Kids have absolutely no fear or caution; they go boldly where no adult would go, so they’re going to get hurt. Parents need to know some first aid first, and then ascertain if a doctor in a walk in clinic or ER is in order. Parents also…

Getting into a car accident can be traumatising for anyone, but it may cause children to deal with high levels of anxiety. After all, a young child does not have the capacity to fully grasp why the accident occurred, and this can make them…

By Karleia Steiner While many insect bites are harmless, a spider bite can become a concern for any parent. When a spider bite is suspected on a child, it is important for parents and caretakers to be aware of the…

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,…

  The food pyramid was created in 2005 as a way to encourage children to eat a more balanced diet, and to combat the increasing obesity crisis which continues to plague many countries across the globe. The pyramid works in exactly the…

Aspergers syndrome affects millions of people every year and can be difficult to identify in children sometimes. However, the earlier it is diagnosed, the quicker your child can start to receive treatment for it. Many children exhibit…

With growing concerns over vaccines triggering autism in young toddlers, the last thing that parents want to hear is about another vaccine; however in light of ground-breaking research, a new vaccine has emerged to fight against gut…

By Karleia Steiner It's one of the things every parent must face: the reality that many teens drink and drive. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHSTA), on average a teenager dies…

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…

Most young parents prefer a stroller to be able to take their babies around. However, with so many different types of strollers available, how do you choose the right one for your baby that is comfortable as also ensures his or her safety?…

Folic acid has long been recommended during pregnancy to help reduce the risk of many health concerns in the unborn child, but new studies suggest that it could help to prevent autism from developing. The March of Dimes, a private US group,…

Although toddlers only have their baby teeth as infants, caring for their teeth is still an important part to maintaining their health. Toddlers' teeth are just as prone to decay and disease without the proper care provided. With…

Every caring parent knows that it’s not just the child’s effort that counts when it comes to success at school – it’s the family’s effort, too. Apart from ensuring your child gets to school on time in the morning, after a good breakfast,…

It’s challenging to find someone who you could entrust your child with while both of you work outside the house for long hours. You can work peacefully only when you are secure in the knowledge that your children are in good hands. In the…

As funding cuts dig deeper into the educational sphere, there have been growing concerns that teachers are now feeling subdued in classes with students exhibiting bad behaviour. As a result, teachers and schools are struggling to cope. A…

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…

Every parent wants to provide a healthy, nutritious, delicious diet for their child. There are easy ways to add vitamins, minerals and fiber to a child’s diet with tasty foods that they will love to eat. …

Decorating your children’s bedroom can be a challenge. In a city like Mumbai where, very often, at least two siblings share a room, the challenges are even more, for you have to accommodate everything that goes with each child’s…

Baby bottle tooth decay is caused by giving your baby a bottle of milk or juice, or even a soother dipped in honey or sugar at bedtime. Caring for your baby’s teeth and mouth should begin immediately after birth. Baby bottle tooth decay is…

Feeding your baby is often a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. The difference between family wellness and family fiasco is all in the way you go about doing it, and, if you follow these tips, you can make mealtimes fun and…

They say that a dog can improve family wellness, and no one knows this more than the Pryor family. 8-year-old Asheauna Pryor lights up when a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Lewis is around, often playing hide-and-seek with the canine’s…

Following on from the recent measles epidemic in South Wales, doctors in the UK have warned that  the wellness of millions more children may be at risk from the disease. It is thought that this is as a result of a (now completely…