Child Wellness

Families are unpredictable and stressful things. Such a diverse group of people with such a broad set of interests and ideals is always going to be an unstable thing. In family groups it's love which brings them together, love and some…

The Republic of Singapore is an island nation based at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia. It's a small country taking up just 704 square kilometres. As with many tiny but wealthy countries worldwide, Singapore has…

Brushing, flossing, and using mouth wash is a great place to start with your child's oral health, but these few hygiene habits will not be enough to keep your kids’ teeth strong on their own. Here is a closer look at a few great ways to…

Kratom is a supplement that is derived from a naturally occurring tree that grows throughout Southeast Asia. Although this substance is legally sold in 46 U.S. states and in numerous other countries throughout the world, there has been some…

When divorce is inevitable, thoughts naturally turn to the children. Who will they live with? What school will they go to? Making sure that it’s easier on the children may be on the top of your mind, but knowing how to…

Dealing with a crying baby can be one of the more heart-breaking factors of family wellness. You want to go and comfort your child but then you don’t want to have to do it every time they get a bit teary, so what do you do? A new study says…

Children will get all kinds of bugs in the course of their lives, and many have stomach upsets and vomiting a few times per year during their childhood, with no ill effect on their long-term wellbeing. These are normal childhood illnesses…

Parents who take a positive approach to family wellness often try to boost their child’s self-confidence by using praise. A new study has shown, however, parents who want to encourage their children should attempt to praise the effort that…

Being a teenage girl has never been easy, but in our current era, girls are faced with a myriad of issues that make these ten years of their lives tougher than ever. Even more daunting is that the remedies that worked for Mom and…

A new study, carried out by researchers from the US, has found that children with autism have higher levels of toxic metals in their blood and urine, as compared to other children. This discovery could have big implications for autistic…

Keeping good health habits going while you're going to school can keep you alert and at your best while you finish your education. These tips will help you make sure you stay healthy while you study. 1. Keep a…

Acupuncture is normally associated with relieving pain, restoring gut function and inducing a calm state of mind, but now there is evidence to suggest that it could help with colicky babies. According to researchers, Kajsa Langdren and…

Different parents have different approaches to family wellness, because, if families are all different, surely that makes things like setting a bedtime subjective, right? Not according to Suzanne Morgan, who, as the Head teacher of a…

A family that plays together stays together (and is far less likely to irritate members of the family in the process!) If you want to improve your emotional wellness, a great place to start is with the wellbeing of the family as a whole,…

‘I’m bored.’ Every parent has heard these words countless times. But, while it can be easy to create what are often meaningless distractions for your child, this isn’t always the best course of action. The capacity to be ‘bored’ is, in…

Some kids are more active than others, but if you want your children to grow up to be happier, then you should allow them go a bit crazy from time to time. That’s according to Norwegian researchers who attached accelerometers to measure…

If you have more than one child, sibling rivalry or conflict is an inescapable eventuality. However, though it is common, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t interfere. Small arguments and petty fights can harm family wellness, and the…

When it comes to choosing a sport for your kids to participate in, you can’t go wrong with martial arts. Child wellness isn’t just about keeping fit; it’s about having fun while you’re doing it, and martial arts provides an…

We’ve known for a long time that caffeine isn’t the best substance to be filling our bodies with. That’s why it’s especially worrying that people drink so much coffee. There is so much caffeine in coffee and it is such a regular part of…

One of the major things every homemaker must consider is having clean and safe water at home. You need clean water for drinking, sanitation and hygiene to promote healthy living and sustain life. Without clean water,…

Becoming a parent can be both an amazing and a frightening time. If it is your first pregnancy the whole affair can seem very daunting with many things that you don’t really understand. But the worst thing to do is to take on board myths…

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…

You want your children to be the best they can be at school, which is why you may be tempted to push them towards bigger and better achievements. However, often when parents pressurise their kids to perform well at school, they are more…

So many very talented musicians are known to first start learning their instrument at a very young age. Is it just a coincidence that they were naturally drawn to the instrument that they were destined to play? Well perhaps, but a new study…

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 2.5 million children under the age of 19 visit emergency rooms every year due to injuries suffered while playing sports. The majority of injuries occur because of falls,…

  Summertime is right around the corner, and people are already daydreaming about swimming and enjoying time in the sun on a pool deck. However, it is important to remember several safety guidelines to help make sure that you and your…

How a baby is born and how it is fed during its infancy can affect its health in later life, according to a new study. This study indicates that the birth and feeding methods of babies may change the natural bacteria that they have in their…

There is a common misconception that the play of children can be a waste of time. But if the games that that the children play are educational and as well as fun, they can be the perfect way to improve memory and learn new skills. Similarly…

Disciplining your children is an essential part of parenthood – children have to learn how to behave, be aware of boundaries and know right from wrong. However, attitudes have changed over recent decades and where smacking a child was once…

As a parent, you may find that you act differently with different children, but when this involves being more positive with one child and more negative with another, a new study has found that not only does it affect the emotional wellbeing…