Child Wellness

A tentatively worded study has recently been published, based on the findings of a Swedish research study, which suggests that foetal exposure to anti-depressants could be linked to an increased risk of the child developing autism. In…

Home is not only where the heart is, as the old saying goes, it is also where the wellness is! In order to protect your family wellness, the first thing you have to do is make sure that you are providing a high quality living environment…

It's a common misconception that homeopathy can help to prevent measles in children, but GP and Conservative MP Sarah Wollaston is urging homeopathy governing bodies to communicate the facts more clearly to parents that this will not…

We’ve all known for a long time that breakfast is very important for wellness, and you will remember the old adage that it is ‘the most important meal of the day’. Now, new research has shown that family wellness also depends on what you…

Getting enough sleep is vital for concentration, immunity and emotional balance, yet sleep disorders are common and affect your ability to function properly during the day. Less well known is the impact that lack of sleep has on a child’s…

A new practice in Seattle has offered a holistic approach to children whose wellbeing has been affected by autism, as well as their families. Autism can often make a big impact to family wellness, with Autism Spectrum Disorders affecting…

These days, family wellness is often affected by divorce, which, in turn, impacts the wellbeing of many children. Joanne Pedro-Carroll, PhD, founder of Children of Divorce Intervention Program USA, notes that there are three main factors…

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…

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…

In a world that is filled with hidden additives, preservatives, pesticides and other unhealthy things, maintaining family wellness with a healthy diet can seem like a losing battle. There are ways around this, however, and protecting the…

Research recently gathered suggests that children who are born to mothers who drink one small glass of wine a week during pregnancy could be less likely to suffer from cognitive complications. Though drinking during pregnancy has always…

A measles epidemic in South Wales has seen a return to a mass immunisation program on a level not seen in the UK in decades. With almost 700 cases reported in a matter of weeks, health officials established drop-in clinics in Swansea,…

A severe rise in the number of cases where children are developing measles has caught the eye of the public health in Swansea. Within two days, the cases have gone from 73 to an astonishing 693. Health officials are becoming concerned that…

Measles have threatened family wellness in Swansea, but wellness experts say that the epidemic is not expected to peak for another four weeks. There are now 693 cases, but health officials have warned that too few children aged 10 to 17 are…

Keeping an average child healthy and happy is a full time job, simply because there are so many every day factors to take into account.  School runs, after-school care and activities, shopping, cooking, washing, dentist appointments and so…

Since the end of the Second World War, it is estimated that 80,000 chemicals have been introduced into your food supply and environment, and these toxins could have a big impact on family wellness. Whether you’re exposed to toxins through…

More than 50 people attended a set of presentations from February to April concerning the mental health of their children. Presented by Mary Lou MacFarlane-File, who operates Fawg Forest Therapeutic Farm, Ontario, the topics surrounded the…

With children, family wellness obviously starts with baby care. No parent wants to skimp when taking care of their new child’s wellbeing and this is certainly reflected in the proliferation of baby care products in the marketplace. A man…

In the rougher echelons of Jamaican gangland, it's a hard fact to know that almost 92 percent of 11-year-olds that live there have witnessed gun and knife crimes in their lives, with a slimmer minority of young people actually becoming…

During the first few months, baby bonds with their parents, particularly mother. This attachment along with lots of affection is essential for the baby to negotiate relationship in successful manner to the later of his/her life. If parents…

Dummies (sometimes called pacifiers) are one of those things that split parents’ opinions. Some swear by them as they are useful for calming and soothing babies whilst others think they should be avoided, believing that using a dummy can…

A recent survey suggests that 9 out of 10 children in the UK own a mobile phone. But many parents are concerned about the physical, emotional and psychological risks of regularly using mobile phones at a young age. So, should children be…

If you have an older grandfather, or your mother was abused in her youth, you are more likely to develop autism during childhood. This is according to two studies published last month in the Journal of the American Medical Association…

People dealing with autism have a different set of deficiencies and problems to others dealing with the condition, so grouping autistic individuals into one category is impossible. It's for this reason that a one-size-fits-all treatment…

Drinking is known to induce a wide variety of damaging effects, and the hazards are much worse when consumption occurs during the formative teenage years. This overview explores how alcohol can permanently derail the lives of young people,…

Ponds make an attractive and interesting feature in the garden but they also pose a danger, especially to children, so it’s important to ensure your pond is safe. If you have young children it’s recommended that you don’t build a pond until…

Once you’ve had one kid, people seem to think having a second baby is less of a big decision. However, determining whether or not you’re ready for two kids is difficult. According to family wellness expert Heidi Murkoff, author of…

Knowing what you should and shouldn’t feed your baby can be a minefield, especially as there are different rules for different months. Luckily, the family wellness experts over at BabyshopArabia have got you covered: …

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…

Increasingly, people are being diagnosed with learning disabilities. A learning disability can be defined as a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using spoken or written language.…