Child Wellness

Nearly a quarter of students suffer from some form of anxiety and depression, according to a recent study. Parents back home may be concerned that their teenager who has recently flown the nest is not coping, and this can impact on family…

According to a large study that was conducted among American children, giving your child either semi-skimmed or skimmed milk instead of full-fat milk is unlikely to make a big difference in their likelihood of developing obesity. A team of…

Underbites are a serious medical condition in which the lower jaw protrudes out and up. This abnormal positioning of the jaw can cause serious physical or cosmetic problems, and it almost always requires treatment. Methods for correcting…

Traditionally there has been a strong distinction between girls’ toys and boys’ toys. But in today’s modern world, should gender-specific toys be avoided? Yes – Bethan The notion that girls should play with dolls while boys play with…

Traditionally, most schools have a uniform which pupils are required to wear. But many children would prefer not to wear a uniform at all. And parents often complain that uniforms are an inconvenient expense. So should pupils still be made…

In a new statement released by the American Academy of Neurology, a number of doctors have warned about the ethical and medical implications of prescribing attention-boosting and mood-altering drugs and chemicals to healthy kids and teens.…

There are many ways in which you can boost family wellness. This broad term covers everything from nutrition to spending time together to teaching your kids to take care of their wellbeing. But what if you found an activity that…

If your child suffers from allergies you’ve probably taken steps to reduce the number of allergens in your home environment. But when it comes to taking your child outside the home, you have much less control. And of course, a large chunk…

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…

Nothing irritates family wellness quite like head lice. When your child returns home from school with a letter alerting you that he or she may have nits, you can almost want to send them straight back. However, this is when the race to…

The term nappy rash is used to describe a variety of different skin conditions that can affect your baby. It can appear at any time during your baby’s experience of wearing a nappy but is most common just after your baby has been introduced…

If you have a baby, it is natural to be worried about every little detail to ensure that they get a happy and healthy start to life. That can mean a lot of fears surrounding babies with a low birth weight, who do not grow at the expected…

Every parent wants their child to receive a good education. But is the best education a private education? Yes – Fiona It’s true that a private education is expensive but in my opinion it is worth it. After all, the education that your…

With the advent of video games, cellphones and television, it’s harder than ever to convince your kids to get outside. Unfortunately, the statistics have proved that the rate of obesity is rising for children across North America. There has…

The teenager has baffled parents for decades – just what is it that makes them slam their bedroom doors in your face and glue their eyes to the computer screen? Here are a few of the facts about what’s going on in their minds, to help you…

If you are currently caring for a child with a hearing impairment, then you know there are many challenges that have to be overcome. However, there are some tips you can follow to help you make good decisions about…

Jaundice, a yellow tint of the skin, mainly occurs in newborn babies, as well as adults with liver disease. As a parent, this aspect of family wellness can be worrying, but knowing all about the condition is the first step in fighting its…

April is National Autism Awareness month, where many organisations aim to improve people's understanding of this complex condition and increase the awareness of autism. Comprehensive centres are springing up in a number of communities in…

When a baby cries all night long for no apparent reason parents can soon become desperate to find a way to get a good night’s sleep. One of the more controversial methods for dealing with sleepless nights is controlled crying. This approach…

If you have a teenager, you’ll know that rebellion seems to be their uppermost priority. Only a few years ago, family wellness was a breeze and your kid looked up to you like you were the greatest person in the world and, now, it feels like…

Some experts have suggested that children under the age of 12 should watch no more than one hour of television each day. But for many parents, trying to tear children away from the TV can be an on-going battle. But is watching television…

All parents want the best for their children and this includes making sure they are physically healthy and confident about their own body image. But getting children to eat well, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle can…

A study has found that a drug taken by women whose wellness is affected by epilepsy could affect their baby’s cognitive wellbeing. According to the US researchers, the epilepsy medication, valproate, has a long-term impact on children’s IQ.…

Improving your baby’s understanding of speech and language can help to improve their wellness in a big way, and now a French study has shown that, for those eager beavers out there, you can get started sooner than you think as babies can…

With new medical technologies cropping up all the time, it’s easier than ever to keep your children healthy and strong. As a parent, you should schedule your children for regular visits to the doctor, just to be sure that their bodies are…

Pregnancy is the foundation for your child’s whole life. Taking care and looking after yourself during this period of time can help to ensure your child grows up healthy with a minimum of complaints. There are all sorts of developmental…

The case of a baby born with HIV said to have been cured of the infection because of early treatment has made headlines around the world. But the medical world has urged caution and warned patients with HIV not to stop taking the essential…

The issue of anorexia and other eating disorders are well-known to most people, but people rarely consider these types of illnesses in pregnant women. Also known as ‘pregorexia’, though this is not a clinical or medical term, this condition…

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…

The rate of children being hospitalised for mental illness has skyrocketed over the last decade, jumping by a whopping 80% for five to 13-year-olds and by 42% for older teens. This is according to a new study that has left many public…